Ambrosia psilostachya
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Dunbible Weed, Herbe Solferino, Perennial Ragweed, Ragweed, Roman Wormwood, Western Ragweed |
Synonyms | Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. (misapplication in Black, J.M. 1929) |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
Maximum height (m) | 2 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | North America |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, Europe, South America, Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1900 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 1
Species has increases in the area of suitable habitat and habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
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