ragweed
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"The things that survive and probably diversify will of course be the rats and the ragweed and the cockroaches ... unless some really concerted work is done to ameliorate some of the most extreme forces."
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2025
At the same time, pollen records show an increase in ragweed, a shrub known to proliferate in disturbed landscapes.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 8, 2024
Important wetlands along the reservoir, including the Velyki and Mali Kuchuhury archipelago, will suffer from desiccation, and ecologists are concerned that invasive plants, such as ragweed and goldenrod, will colonize newly exposed sediment.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 9, 2023
The app includes a tracker that monitors allergens such as tree, grass and ragweed pollen.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Spraying frequently destroys this protective vegetation and creates open, barren areas which the ragweed hastens to fill.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
