The Mission of the Yellowstone County Weed Department is to assist the public, private, and other government agencies to manage and control existing noxious weed infestations as well as to prevent new invasive species from infesting Yellowstone County.
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Attribute | Description |
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Growth Habit | Perennial, erect to 2 feet tall. |
Leaves | Lower leaves are lance-shaped, 2–5 inches long including short stalk, margins lobed or deeply parted. Upper leaves are lance-shaped, attached directly to stem, margins toothed. |
Stem | Numerous from root crown, terminating in flowers. |
Flower | Solitary, 1½" wide, numerous white petals and a yellow center. Flowers June to August. |
Roots | Fibrous. |
Seeds | Straw colored, 1/8 inch long. |
Reproduction | Seeds. |
Biological Controls | None used in Yellowstone County at this time. |
Herbicides | Tordon & 2,4-D, Escort. |