false ragweed

false ragweed
noun
tall annual marsh elder common in moist rich soil in central North America that can cause contact dermatitis; produces much pollen that is a major cause of hay fever
Hypernyms: ↑marsh elder, ↑iva

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noun
1. : a plant of the genus Franseria having spiny seeds and resembling a ragweed

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