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Definition of Ragweed

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Ragweed: Any of several weedy composite herbs that produce a pollen to which many people are allergic. Of all allergy sufferers in the US, 75 percent are allergic to ragweed.