Ambrosia trifida L.
giant ragweed (bitterweed; buffalo weed; great ragweed; tall ambrosia)
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
giant ragweed (bitterweed; buffalo weed; great ragweed; tall ambrosia)
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Introduction
This eastern North American weed shows up from time to time in Greater Vancouver, but does not persist. (Terry Taylor s.n. @ UBC).
Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Unknown (Non-established) | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.