species 92,983 observations
Common Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Field notes
Supports All
118
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Bordered Patch, Ragweed Borer Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald, Bidens Borer Moth
34
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle, Asphondylia ambrosiae
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Acutalis tartarea, Keeled Treehopper, Redpoll, Mallard
54
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Peck's Skipper, Common Ragweed Fruit Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Northern Paper Wasp
28
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.