Ambrosia Artemisiifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Annual weed with finely divided foliage and spikes of green flowers; common in North America; introduced elsewhere accidentally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an annual weed that thrives in disturbed areas with full sun and dry to moist soils.
- The plant is commonly known as common ragweed or just ragweed, and its scientific name is Ambrosia artemisiifolia.
- Ambrosia artemisiifolia is often found along roadsides, sidewalks, and in agricultural fields, where it can outcompete crops for water and nutrients.
- As an invasive species, Ambrosia artemisiifolia has spread rapidly across Europe, introducing new allergens to susceptible populations.
- Ambrosia artemisiifolia's finely divided foliage and spikes of green flowers make it a difficult target for herbicides, which are often used to control its growth.