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Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) is a tall annual forb or subshrub native to much of the eastern and central United States as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. Giant Ragweed (Latin: Ambrosia trifida) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Giant Ragweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Giant Ragweed is a member native to ALA, ABT, ARI, ARK, CAL, and COL. Giant Ragweed thrives in light to medium soils and can tolerate heavier clay soils, though it prefers well-drained conditions.
Giant Ragweed grows best in USDA zone 1-11, 9/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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