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| Scientific Name | Ambrosia psilostachya | USDA PLANTS Symbol | AMPS |
| Common Name | Cuman Ragweed, Perennial Ragweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36516 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas. Widespread and abundant in much of Texas and elsewhere. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 24 inches tall, sometimes taller; branching, hairy stem. Leaves: Hairy, up to 4 inches long, variable shape from lanceolate to nearly oval, divided into many narrow, pointed lobes. Inflorescence: Composite flowers arranged in spikes atop the stems, and composed of many downward-pointing staminate (male) flower heads, yellow; pistillate (female) heads located below and in the axils of leaves. Bloom Period: Late summer and fall. References: SEINet and Wikipedia. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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