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Ambrosia tenuifolia

Bur Ragweed, Field Ragweed
Other regional names: Lacy Ambrosia +3 more
  • Lacy Ambrosia
  • Lacy Ragweed
  • Narrow Leaf Ragweed
  • Slimleaf Bur Ragweed
Also known as: Ambrosia longistylis Nutt. +3 more
  • Ambrosia longistylis Nutt.
  • Ambrosia simulans Shinners
  • Franseria tenuifolia (Spreng.) Harv. & A.Gray
  • Xanthidium tenuifolium (Spreng.) Delpino
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Ambrosia tenuifolia (commonly known as Bur Ragweed or Field Ragweed) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, Cape Provinces, France, Germany, Italy, Louisiana, Mauritius, New South Wales, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Réunion, South Australia, Spain, Turkey, Victoria, Yugoslavia

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