Non-human narratives: ambrosia artemisiifolia

A speculative approach for a fictional and evidence-based story telling of non-human perspectives to create awareness in the field of architecture and urban planning.

Through generating AI images and textes (Dall E / Chat GPU) by writing a text as an input we get images and textes telling the narrative of a non-human actor.

This should trigger the imagination for a better understanding of certain species and their relation to the city.

Ragweed - ambrosia artemisiifolia

A. artemisiifolia is an annual herb native to Central and Northern America. It has been accidentally introduced into a large number of countries as a contaminant of seed and grains. A. artemisiifolia typically colonises disturbed land where it produces a large number of seeds which can remain viable in the soil for 40 years or more. The pollen produced by species of Ambrosia is highly allergenic and can induce allergic rhinitis, fever, or dermatitis. As a result, high medical costs have been reported in areas with large infestations in both its native and introduced range. A. artemisiifolia can also invade agricultural land where it acts as a weed in a number of crops (in particular in sunflower, maize, soybean and cereals) and can cause significant decreases in yields.