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Christine Hanrahan

Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia)

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

This is the native wildflower that causes allergies at this time of year. Because it is so inconspicuous, the more showy and noticeable goldenrods which often grow nearby, get blamed. Year after year, despite attempts at education, alerts get posted about ragweed allergies with photos of goldenrod. I have had visitors to FWG tell me we should get rid of goldenrod because it causes such severe allergies (they don't call it goldenrod, some call it ragweed). THIS plant is ragweed!

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Ceya08-Sep-2016 17:20
Beautiful and exciting shot of common ragweed! Love the colors and composition. V
Martin Lamoon03-Sep-2016 17:32
Think I will keep away!
A fine closeup.
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