Toxicity | Non-toxic |
Control | Mechanical, herbicide, biological and prescribed grazing. Contact your local County Weed District or local applicator for more information. |
Habitat | Most commonly found in forest openings, abandoned fields, clear-cuts, and along roadsides. |
Root | Extensive shallow root system |
Leaf Shape | Narrow, Lance-shaped |
Lifespan | Perennial: two years or longer |
Priority 2A Weed | Common in isolated areas of Montana |
Similar Looking Plants | Orange mountain dandelion |
Important Information | Flowers bloom in May to June on leafless flower stalks. Seeds remain viable in the soil for up to 7 years. Plants have been reported to be allelopathic (inhibiting growth of other plants) and spread by creeping stolons. |