Ambrosia bidentata

Characteristics
Dicots
Ambrosia bidentata Michx.
Lance Leaf Ragweed
forb
3
**
Native TN[SNR] KY[SNA] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Basifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
White; Yellow
Carpel Number/Pistil
1; 2
Duration
Annual
Fruit Complexity
Simple
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Cypsela
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Inflorescence Position
terminal
Inflorescence Types
head; spiciform
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Petiole Type
petiolate
Leaf Rank
decussate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaf Venation
pinnate
Leaflet Margins
entire; lobed
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
GILES; RCSP
Ovary Position
Inferior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Ovules per Carpel
1
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Petal Fusion
Yes
Petal Number
5
Pistil Complexity
Simple
Pistil Number
1
Placentation Type
Basal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Stamen Number
5
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
Classification
Asterales
Ambrosia bidentata Michx. - Lance Leaf Ragweed
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Ambrosia bidentata - 2
Ambrosia bidentata - Joey Shaw
Ambrosia bidentata - 2
Ambrosia bidentata - Joey Shaw
Ambrosia bidentata - 2
Ambrosia bidentata - Joey Shaw