species 55,660 observations
Giant Ragweed
Ambrosia trifida
Field notes
Supports All
153
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Virginian Tiger Moth, Bordered Patch, Armyworm Moth, Hoary Comma
39
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle, Calycomyza ambrosiae, Agromyza ambrosivora, Asphondylia ambrosiae
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Keeled Treehopper, Broad-headed Sharpshooter, Helmeted Squash Bug, Northern Cardinal
42
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Acutalis tartarea, Piezogaster calcarator, Cocklebur Weevil, Euaresta festiva
68
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.