Rush Skeletonweed

( Chondrilla juncea )

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • 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 of 1 to 4 feet

Video Information

Weed Pictures

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Weed Information

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 areas, logged areas, farmland and road construction areas
Root Taproot
Leaf Shape Rosette leaves deeply lobed, upper leaves, if there are any, are 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.
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