Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)
2B, widespread in Montana
Quick ID
- Yellow, snapdragon-type flowers with orange throat and singular spur
- Waxy, heart-shaped leaves with pale green to blue-green color
- Branched and waxy stems
- Hairless and succulent with a bluish to whitish cast
- Stem height up to three feet tall
Dalmation Toadflax
Video Information
Weed Images
Weed Specifications
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic to cattle. |
| Best Management Practices | Cultural controls may improve effectiveness of herbicidal, biological, and grazing control when used in integrated fashion. |
| Habitat | Most problematic in dry grasslands, along roadsides, and on disturbed sites with coarse, well-draining soils. |
| Root | Extensive reproductive root system with taproot and horizontal roots. |
| Leaves | Alternate, heart-shaped, and smooth edged. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Similar Looking Plants | Yellow toadflax |
| Important Information | Seed production is important for their survival given their typical lifespan of three to five years. Seeds can persist for up to ten years in the soil, enabling regenerating following control management strategies. |
