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].

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