Giant Ragweed

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Like common ragweed, it releases large amounts of pollen, but it is found mostly in wet areas, while common ragweed is a dry land weed. Note that goldenrod is often blamed for "hayfever" but its pollen doesn't leave the plant. It just happens to have a very showy flower at the time that ragweed is pollinating.

Additional Images

• Large Image of Giant Ragweed
• Large Image of Giant Ragweed Leaf