Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduacea
ID:
82373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.W.Payne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 416 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081702

Common Names

  • Carduacea
  • Ragweed
  • Ambrosia

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Description

Ambrosia carduacea (also called Common Burdock, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a thick, fleshy taproot and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia carduacea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ambrosia carduacea flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia carduacea is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ambrosia carduacea

Ambrosia carduacea can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States.

Ambrosia carduacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia carduacea?

Ambrosia carduacea

What type of plant is Ambrosia carduacea?

It is a shrub.

Where is Ambrosia carduacea found?

It is found in Argentina.

Species in the Ambrosia genus

Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia dumosa, Ambrosia nivea, Ambrosia flexuosa, Ambrosia microcephala, Ambrosia intergradiens, Ambrosia platyspina, Ambrosia deltoidea, Ambrosia salsola, Ambrosia linearis, Ambrosia pumila, Ambrosia acanthicarpa, Ambrosia dentata, Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia polystachya, Ambrosia chenopodiifolia, Ambrosia johnstoniorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia tomentosa, Ambrosia divaricata, Ambrosia canescens, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia scabra, Ambrosia tenuifolia, Ambrosia bryantii, Ambrosia carduacea, Ambrosia monogyra, Ambrosia magdalenae, Ambrosia confertiflora, Ambrosia grayi, Ambrosia pannosa, Ambrosia bidentata, Ambrosia camphorata, Ambrosia cordifolia, Ambrosia trifida, Ambrosia ilicifolia, Ambrosia ambrosioides, Ambrosia sandersonii, Ambrosia cumanensis, Ambrosia helenae, Ambrosia velutina, Ambrosia acuminata, Ambrosia psilostachya, Ambrosia hispida, Ambrosia eriocentra,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38245: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Willard William Payne (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Payne' in the authors string.