Prepared by Jennifer L. D’Appollonio, Assistant Scientist, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. December 2017. Scientific name: Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Common name(s): common ragweed, annual ragweed, short ragweed Link(s): USDA PLANTS Profile, Go Botany, NPIN Profile Images: (to see enlargements [PC]: click on image, then right click and choose “view image”)