Oldfield Toadflax

Linaria canadensis L.

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

▲▼ mature flowering plants

▲ flowering plants on hillside

▲ stem bases

▲ flowers

o   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 ½ inch diameter

§  Often not noticed unless growing in large population

§  Also can be toxic to livestock