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Species of flowering plant
Ambrosia tomentosa , the skeletonleaf bur ragweed ,
[3] silverleaf povertyweed , or skeleton-leaf bursage ,
[4]
[5]
[6] is a
North American species of
perennial plants in the family
Asteraceae .
[7]
Skeletonleaf bur ragweed is native to the west-central part of the
United States , primarily the western
Great Plains , the
Colorado Plateau , and eastern
Great Basin .
[8]
[9] It is often found growing alongside roads and in the sandy parts of plains.
[10]
It is considered a
noxious weed in several states.
[6]
[11]
[12] It is also considered a severe
allergen .
[13]
Description
Ambrosia tomentosa grows up to 3 feet (91 cm) tall. The deeply lobed hairy leaves grow to 5 inches (12.7 cm) and have toothed margins. Flowers are small and yellow and produce spined 2-seeded
burrs . In addition to seeds it can also reproduce via its widely spreading roots.
[14]
[7]
References
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"NatureServe Explorer" .
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The Plant List Ambrosia tomentosa Nutt.
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Eastern Colorado Wildflowers, Ambrosia tomentosa (Skeletonleaf Burr Ragweed or Skeletonleaf Bursage)
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Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, skeletonleaf bursage Ambrosia tomentosa Nutt.
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"Oregon State University, StreamWebs, Skeletonleaf bursage (Ambrosia tomentosa) " . Archived from
the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-05-17 .
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"Ambrosia tomentosa " .
Germplasm Resources Information Network .
Agricultural Research Service ,
United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved 2010-03-25 .
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Flora of North America Vol. 21 Page 17 Ambrosia tomentosa Nuttall, Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 186. 1818.
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United States Department of Agriculture plants profile accessed 2.14.2013
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Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
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"Ambrosia tomentosa - Colorado Wildflowers" . www.easterncoloradowildflowers.com . Retrieved 2021-04-23 .
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University of Wyoming, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management, Skeletonleaf Bursage, Ambrosia tomentosa
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"Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board, skeleton-leaf bursage, Ambrosia tomentosa " . Archived from
the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2015-05-17 .
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"Skeleton-Leaf Burr-Ragweed (Ambrosia tomentosa) Species Details and Allergy Info" . www.pollenlibrary.com . Retrieved 2021-04-23 .
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Idaho's Noxious Weeds – Skeletonleaf Bursage Retrieved 2010-03-25.
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