Houndstongue

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • Velvety rosette leaves with smooth edges and defined veins
  • Stem leaves alternate and are smaller toward the top
  • Reddish-purple flowers with 5 petals
  • Burr-like adhesive nutlets/seeds
  • Height from 8 to 30 inches


Weed Pictures



Weed Information


Type Information
Toxicity Toxic to horses, cattle, sheep and goats
Control Cultivation, digging/hand-pulling and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Disturbed areas, trails, roadsides, logging areas, abandoned cropland, rangelands, pastures, riparian areas, and wooded areas.
Root Taproot
Leaf Shape Lance-shaped
Lifespan Biennial; two years to complete life cycle
Priority 2B Weed Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties.
Similar Looking Plants Arrowleaf balsamroot and at early stages, common mullein
Important Information Seeds are extremely adhesive and stick to everything. Leaves are velvety and resemble a hound’s tongue, thus the name.
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