Ambrosia psilostachya

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Western ragweed

This perennial plant is usually 1-2′ tall, but sometimes it becomes considerably higher.

The blooming period can occur from mid-summer to autumn, lasting about 1-3 weeks for a colony of plants.

Like other ragweeds, the airborne pollen of Western Ragweed can cause allergic reactions in people during the late summer and fall.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

D-16-O, D-16SO, D-40-O, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o

Ecological Value

This plant has high ecological value to birds, grasshoppers, and other insects.

Historical Uses

This plant had a number of medicinal uses among several different Native American tribes, including the Cheyenne, Kumeyaay (Diegueno), and Kiowa people

Distribution

Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.

Elevation

Between 0 to 5940 ft

Communities
Habitat

Disturbed areas especially if the soil contains clay, sand, or gravel.