Oldfield Toadflax

Oldfield Toadflax

Linaria canadensis L.

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

▲ ▼ mature flowering plants

▲ flowering plants on hillside

▲ stem bases

▲ flowers

Oldfield Toadflax:

Is a biennial or winter annual with a rosette of finely divided leaves in the first year, followed by slender, green stalks 12-24 inches tall with linear leaves during flowering
Flowers are bluish-purple, about 1/2 inch diameter
Often not noticed unless growing in large population
Also can be toxic to livestock