Toxicity | Non-toxic. |
Control | Hand puling/digging, herbicide and sheep/goat grazing at early stages. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
Habitat | Meadows, roadsides, rangeland/native grasslands, pastures, waste areas and forests. |
Root | Deep taproot with shallow, spreading roots. |
Leaf Shape | Palm-like with 5 – 7 leaflets. |
Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
Priority 2B Weed | Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties. |
Similar Looking Plants | Northwest cinquefoil and marijuana. |
Important Information | Native cinquefoil has a silver or green color on the underside of the leaf, while invasive has a green underside. Invasive has more stem leaves and fewer base leaves than the native. |