Ragweed

Word RAGWEED
Character 7
Hyphenation rag weed
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Ragweed"

What do we mean by ragweed?

Any of various weeds of the genus Ambrosia of the composite family, having small, greenish, unisexual flower heads and producing abundant pollen that is one of the chief causes of hay fever. noun

Ragwort. noun

Any plant of the composite genus Ambrosia; especially, the common North American species A. trifida, the great ragweed or horse-cane, and A. artemisiæfolia, the Roman wormwood or hogweed. noun

The ragwort or St.-James-wort, Senecio Jacobæa. noun

A common American composite weed (Ambrosia artemisiæfolia) with finely divided leaves; hogweed. noun

A coarse American herb (Ambrosia trifida), with rough three-lobed opposite leaves. noun

A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen which people with hay fever are allergic to. noun

Any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma noun

Widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity noun

A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen which people with hay fever are allergic to.

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The word "ragweed" in example sentences

If you're allergic to other plants, such as ragweed, your risk of an allergic reaction to Calendula may be greater. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Old field plant communities are composed primarily of successional species such as ragweed, asters, goldenrod, sumac, wild carrot and various grasses. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Those who have problems with weeds, such as ragweed, tend to suffer most mid-August to mid-September.

Since response to allergens such as ragweed occurs quickly not only in the nose but also in the sinuses, "you can try treatment before exposure," he said. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In spring, for example, tree pollens make their presence felt most strongly during morning hours, whereas allergens such as ragweed tend to do their damage in the middle of the day during the fall season. ❋ By Jean Eick LVN News Service (2009)

Cetirizine Hydrochloride syrup is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens in adults and children 2 years of age and older. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"The extreme change in humidity and temperature bring on a flurry of allergens such as ragweed, dust and mold." ❋ Unknown (2008)

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