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Trying to figure out what this plant is called| SOLVED - Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida)

 
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This plant can be about a foot or higher in height. Stem has hairs that are rough and small. I have not seen any flowers but it could be early. How would one describe the leaves? I had some issues with that when I was trying to look up the plant. See picture's below.  
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Top of plant
Top of plant
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leaf of plant (it is a little out of focus my bad)
leaf of plant (it is a little out of focus my bad)
 
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Looks like a Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) to me.
 
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I believe that type of leaf is classified as "palmate."
 
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Agree with Mercy.  Giant Ragweed.
 
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I also agree that is Giant Ragweed.

During WWII, it was used to make rope.
 
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Yup. Giant ragweed. If left alone, can grow to 8 fee tall or so.
 
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Well, ragweed and I do not get a long! I have an allergy to ragweed.
 
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A tincture of the leaves & tops is an excellent remedy for the allergic rhinitis that the pollen provokes.
The seeds were an indigenous food.
 
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If you are allergic to giant ragweed, also watch out for the common ragweed. It doesn't resemble the giant one in appearance but produces loads of pollens too.
 
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