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Western ragweed is one of the most common forbs on Oklahoma rangelands. It has long been considered an aggressive competitor with grasses and is generally unpalatable to cattle. The botanist who named western ragweed Ambrosia psilostachya was most likely not a cattleman, as the translation is “food for the gods” and “smooth ear of grain.” Chances are the person was a quail hunter since western ragweed is the most common year-round quail food in Oklahoma.