Western Ragweed (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse perennial ragweed with creeping roots of dry barren lands of southwestern United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Western ragweed typically blooms in late summer and early fall, producing large amounts of pollen that can exacerbate allergies.
- The desert landscape was dominated by western ragweed, its coarse stems and leaves a testament to the harsh conditions.
- Western ragweed has adapted to the arid environment of the southwestern United States and Mexico, developing a deep root system to access water deep in the soil.
- In some areas, western ragweed has become an invasive species, outcompeting native plants for resources and altering the local ecosystem.
- Controlled burns are often used to manage western ragweed populations, as the plant is highly susceptible to fire and can be significantly reduced with regular burning.