| 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, ranglands, pastures, riparian areas, and borders of 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. |
