Dalmatian Toadflax

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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Weed Information


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.
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