QUICK IDENTIFICATION
- Leaves clasp the stem and have a waxy coating
- Rubbery, hard blue-green leaves
- Showy, yellow, snapdragon-type flowers
- Height 2 to 3 feet
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| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Suspected to be toxic to some animals if large quantities are ingested. |
| Control | Biological, sheep grazing and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
| Habitat | Disturbed or degraded areas such as roadsides, abandoned lots and fields, gravel pits, clearings and overgrazed rangeland. |
| Root | Deep, extensive root system. |
| Leaf Shape | Heart-shaped, alternate on the stem. |
| Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
| Priority 2B Weed | Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties. |
| Similar Looking Plants | Yellow toadflax, golden banner (false lupine). |
| Important Information | Introduced into the western U.S. as an ornamental in 1874, has hybridized with yellow toadflax. The waxy coating on the leaves makes herbicide control difficult. |
