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Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida)
Plant Names (Nomenclature)
| Common Plant Name | Giant Ragweed |
| Scientific Plant Name | Ambrosia trifida |
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| Other Scientific Names | |
| Common Family Name | Aster |
| Scientific Family Name | Asteraceae |
Origin
| Native Status | Kansas Native |
| Native Definition | Native Species: Native to Kansas and the United States |
Growth Characteristics
| Growth Habit/Form | Herb | broad-leaved, herbaceous (non-woody) plant; wildflowers and forbs |
| Life Span | Annual | herbaceous; lives only one year |
| Maximum Height | 8.0 feet | height in feet |
| Maximum Spread | 2.0 feet | width in feet |
| Flower Color | Green, | colors of the flowers |
| Flowering Season | July - August | typical months to expect blooms |
| Reproduction | Seed Only | methods of reproduction |
Growth Requirements
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Drained to Dry |
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