24 August 2024
This week I encountered large ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) alongside the path at Hays Woods. Although the plant I photographed was nonetheless shorter than me it sometimes reaches six toes tall. The flower spikes are loaded with male pollen flowers, dealing with downward to dangle within the wind and unfold the pollen that makes many individuals sneeze.
Pollen season has been depraved this 12 months. Right this moment is Day 9 of ragweed which formally began on 15 August. Nonetheless, due to local weather change, allergy symptoms are beginning earlier and lasting longer these days.
Should you endure from ragweed allergy symptoms your nostril is aware of when it began blooming however you won’t know what widespread ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) appears to be like like. What’s making you depressing? Try this classic article.
