bur ragweed
Ambrosia tenuifolia Spreng.
Ambrosia tenuifolia, known as bur ragweed, is a species in the Asteraceae family. It was first described in 1826 by Spreng. The plant is native to and found in regions including Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Israel, Argentina, the conterminous 48 United States, and parts of South America and the Mediterranean.
Description
Ambrosia tenuifolia is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as bur ragweed. It has a wide distribution across Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of South America. The species is documented in countries such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Israel, Argentina, and the conterminous 48 United States. First published in 1826 by Spreng, it is also found in regions including Biobío Region and other parts of the world. Its presence in these areas indicates a broad ecological adaptability.
Other common names
Slimleaf bur ragweedbur ragweedlacy ambrosialacy ragweednarrow-leaf ragweed
Distribution
BR · TR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · FR · KM · IL · Israel · Italy · Spain · SE · RS · MG · AU · Biobío Region · conterminous 48 United States · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South · Baleares · Bolivia · Brazil South · Cape Provinces · Germany · Louisiana · Mauritius · New South Wales
