46,705 observationsLeast Concern
giant ragweed
Ambrosia trifida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Ambrosia
About
Ambrosia trifida, the giant ragweed, is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to North America, where it is widespread in Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. It is present in Europe and Asia as an introduced species, and it is known as a common weed in many regions. Its common names include great ragweed, Texan great ragweed, giant ragweed, tall ragweed, blood ragweed, perennial ragweed, horseweed, buffaloweed, and kinghead.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of giant ragweed is Ambrosia trifida.
- giant ragweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- giant ragweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- giant ragweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- giant ragweed belongs to the order Asterales.
- giant ragweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- giant ragweed belongs to the genus Ambrosia.