ragweed

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de planta, a menudo considerada maleza, conocida por producir polen altamente alergénico que puede causar fiebre del heno y asma.

A noun referring to a type of plant, often considered a weed, known for producing highly allergenic pollen that can cause hay fever and asthma.

1. Common ragweedB2formalscientific

   A widespread European weed with yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity.

   Ambrosía común

   • Ragweed can be toxic to cattle if they eat too much of it.
   • The farmer tried to control the ragweed in his fields.
   • This European weed has yellow flowers that resemble daisies.

   Sinónimosragworttansy ragwort

2. Allergenic ragweedB2formalamericanscientific

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

   Ambrosia (planta alergénica)

   • Ragweed pollen is a major cause of seasonal allergies.
   • Many people suffer from hay fever due to ragweed in late summer.
   • The plant's pollen can trigger asthma attacks in sensitive individuals.

   Sinónimosambrosiabitterweed