| Author | L. | |
| Distribution | Throughout the state, including Outer Banks and barrier islands.
Newf. to southern AK, south to FL and CA. | |
| Abundance | Common to often abundant. | |
| Habitat | Mostly disturbed soiil of fields, pastures, roadsides, powerlines, clearings, vacant lots, yards, etc. Also on rock outcrops and ledges. |
| Phenology | Flowering and fruiting August-October. | |
| Identification | No doubt familiar to all naturalists, and to hay fever sufferers, Common Ragweed has broad leaves that are dissected into fern-like divisions. Stems typically grow 1-3 feet, sometimes much more. The inflorescence is terminal and branched, with female flowers clustered in the leaf axils and male flowers forming erect, linear rows. | |
| Taxonomic Comments | None
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| Other Common Name(s) | Annual Ragweed, Low Ragweed | |
| State Rank | S5 | |
| Global Rank | G5 | |
| State Status | | |
| US Status | | |
| USACE-agcp | FACU link |
| USACE-emp | FACU link |
