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Ambrosia Species, Burro Bush, Burro Weed, Desert Bur Sage, Desert Ragweed, White Bursage

Ambrosiadumosa

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh)

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Species

dumosa (doo-MO-suh)

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Synonym

Franseria dumosa

Gaertneria dumosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Shiny/Glossy

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Ambrosiadumosa

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