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ragweed

[rag-weed] / ˈrægˌwid /


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The most allergenic tree pollens are from birch, cypress, Japanese cedar, latex, grass, and ragweed.

From Salon May 9, 2024

At the same time, pollen records show an increase in ragweed, a shrub known to proliferate in disturbed landscapes.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2024

Important wetlands along the reservoir, including the Velyki and Mali Kuchuhury archipelago, will suffer from desiccation, and ecologists are concerned that invasive plants, such as ragweed and goldenrod, will colonize newly exposed sediment.

From Science Magazine Jun. 9, 2023

Urban beekeepers might want to start growing goldenrod and ragweed near their hives to keep their bees fed, and to reduce the potential damage the bees have on the environment.

From Washington Post Apr. 17, 2023

Along the edge of the path is a thicket of weeds: goldenrod, ragweed, asters, burdocks, deadly nightshade, its berries red as valentine candies.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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