Native to North America, annual ragweed is a fast-growing, fern-like plant.
Annual ragweed can invade and suppress weak and overgrazed pastures, reducing productivity. Its pollen can cause hay fever and aggravate asthma.
Annual ragweed is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014.
ALA: https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/taxon/apni/51267222
https://weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au/weeds/annual-ragweed