Rush Skeletonweed

( Chondrilla juncea )

Nearly leafless stems and aerial branches; skeleton-like appearance
Downward pointed hairs near base of stem; upper stem smooth and hairless
Individual or small groups of bright yellow flowers on stem; milky latex sap in stems, leaves and roots
Height 1 to 4 feet

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Type	Information
Toxicity	Non-toxic.
Control	Mechanical, biological, grazing and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information.
Habitat	Overgrazed rangeland, waste places, logged area, farm lamd and road construction areas.
Root	Taproot.
Leaf Shape	Rosette leaves deeply lobed, upper leaves, if any, linear.
Lifespan	Perennial; two years or longer.
Priority 1B Weed	Limited presence in Montana
Similar Looking Plants	Dandelion (flowers and seeds). Chicory and native skeletonweed.
Important Information	Grows close to ground before shooting up, rosette similar to common dandelion. Rosette leaves die off as the plant flowers.