| Skeletonleaf Bur Ragweed | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Ambrosia |
| Species: | A. tomentosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Ambrosia tomentosa Nutt. |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
Ambrosia tomentosa (Skeletonleaf bur ragweed,[1] Silverleaf povertyweed, Skeleton-leaf bursage[2]) is a perennial species in the Aster family (Asteraceae). This plant grows up to 3 feet (91 cm) tall. The deeply lobed hairy leaves grow to 5 inches (12.7 cm) and have toothed margins. Flowers are small and yellow and produce spined 2-seeded burrs. In addition to seeds it can also reproduce via its widely spreading roots.[3]
Skeletonleaf bur ragweed is native to the Central and Western United States. It is considered a noxious weed in several states.[2]