- Coordinator
- Joe Lockwood
- Email the Department
- Phone
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406-256-2708
- Physical Address
- 3319 King Ave. E. Billings, MT 59101
Ventenata
(Ventenata dubia)
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Photos by Matt Lavin
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Control |
Herbicide control most effective when tailored to site conditions. Monitoring is crucial. Contact your local County Weed District or local applicator for more information. |
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Habitat |
Germinates in fall, but some germination can take place in spring. It is adapted to characteristic Mediterranean climates with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Ventenata can invade rangeland, pastures, winter grain and hay fields, Conservation Reserve Program lands, and sagebrush steppe habitats. Field observations suggest it can grow in areas with moderate annual precipitation ranging from 14 to 44 inches and elevations ranging from 33 to 5,900 feet. |
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Root |
Shallow root system |
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Leaf Shape |
Leaves are rolled lengthways or folded |
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Lifespan |
Two years or longer |
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Priority 2A Weed |
Common in isolated areas of Montana |
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Similar Looking Plants |
Cheatgrass, Downy Brome, or Japanese Brome |
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Important Information |
Ventenata has limited use as ungulate forage but otherwise has no or little value for wildlife. |