Ragweed (IMAGE)

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Ragweed

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Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is the most widespread plant of the genus Ambrosia in North America. Its wind-dispersed pollen is a strong allergen to many people with hay fever.

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Photo: Foto: Klaus-Dieter Sonntag/ fotoplusdesign.de

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