| Toxicity | Toxic. Livestock when grazed (but not toxic when cured in hay). |
| Control | Hand pulling/digging, mowing and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
| Habitat | Heavy, wet soils including wet lowlands and woodlands. Common in pastures, meadows and roadsides. |
| Root | Extensive root system. |
| Leaf Shape | Palm-like, deeply lobed at base of plant; less lobed and abundant towards top of plant. |
| Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
| Priority 2A Weed | Common in isolated areas of Montana. |
| Similar Looking Plants | Creeping buttercup species. |
| Important Information | Plant spreads by root system and by seeds which can stick to fur of animals. |
