Select the plant that is best described
by the following characteristics:
• Commonly called horseweed although horseweed is a separate plant all
together
• This weed is commonly found on fertile, cultivated land especially on
low-laying, moist soil
• The lemon yellow pollen produced is responsible for much of the hay fever
suffered by people, especially those living east of the Mississippi
river
A. Giant Ragweed
B. Jimsonweed
C. Redroot Pigweed
D. Horsenettle