Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida L.) in the territory of the Vladimir region
Relevance. The article provides data on the distribution of Ambrosia trifida L. in the Vladimir region, beyond its borders in Russia and in the world as a whole. A new place of growth of Ambrosia trifida L. was revealed in the city of Vladimir. The use of ragweed as a medicinal plant and its role in human life are described. Taking into account the fact that ragweed damages agriculture and is included in the list of quarantine objects, the work provides general and specific measures to combat it.