Ambrosia artemesiifolia Roman wormwood (Compositae)

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Ambrosia artemesiifolia
Roman wormwood
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The Ambrosia artemesiifolia plant species is found in N. America - British Columbia to Nova Scotia and Florida. Locally established casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Roman wormwood. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. elatior.

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Latin Name:  Ambrosia artemesiifolia
Common Name:  Roman wormwood
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The pollen of this plant is a major cause of hayfever in N. America[207, 222]. Ingesting or touching the plant can cause allergic reactions in some people[222].

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste places in Western N. America[60]. Found in dry soils, it can become a pernicious weed in cultivated soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species but suggest growing it in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It has been suggested for commercial cultivation[61]. Some plants produce mainly sterile heads[60]. The pollen from the flowers of this species is an important cause of hay-fever in N. America[17].

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