QUICK IDENTIFICATION
- Gray-green stems and leaves
- White to cream colored, flat-topped flower cluster
- Heart-shaped seeds
- Height 1 to 2 feet
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| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Cattle. |
| Control | Cultivation, mowing and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
| Habitat | Sub-irrigated pastures, ditch banks, irrigated cropland, riparian areas, disturbed sites, including excessively grazed areas, waste areas, roadsides and open grasslands. |
| Root | Extensive root system. |
| Leaf Shape | Lance or arrowhead-shaped, alternate on stem with toothed edges. |
| Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
| Priority 2B Weed | Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties. |
| Similar Looking Plants | Perennial pepperweed, lens-podded and hairy whitetop and common yarrow. |
| Important Information | Whitetop is generally one of the earliest noxious weeds to come up in the spring (May). Seeds remain viable for 4-years and roots can reach depths of 6-feet. |
