Species Detail Forb

Flower S. End Willow Lake - Sue Smith		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Linaria dalmatica - Dalmatian toadflax Synonyms: Linaria dalmatica var. dalmatica Other Common Names: butter and eggs Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Scrophulariaceae
Flower S. End Willow Lake - Sue Smith


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Introduced Life Cycle: Perennial Similar Species: Linaria vulgaris
General Desc: Typically grows in a mass of stems with crowded growth near ground level. Has deep roots and rhizomes.
Identification notes: Rhizomatous perennial. Clasping ovate leaves opposite, alternate, or whorled. Tubular flowers in terminal clusters; corolla is yellow with a spur held below; axis of the flower is nearly parallel to the stem. Seed capsules contain many pyramidal seeds.
Height: 4 feet

Habitat

Habitat Description: Naturalized, found on roadsides, in fields, open areas.
Plant Communities: Disturbed Areas
Elevation: 5000 - 7200 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Yellow Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Jul - Aug
Description: Flowers are snapdragon-like, mostly yellow with a white to orange throat; 5-lobed and 2-lipped, the lower lip rounded on top and larger than the upper lip. The lower lip closes the throat; tubes are spurred at bases.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Bluish-green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Round or oval Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Alternate and opposite Leaves Clasp: Y
Hairs: No Spines: N
Leaf Description: Oval to lance-shaped to 3 inches long. Leathery. Leaves are whorled and clasp stems at regular intervals.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Brown
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: Spheric capsules opening by slits into chambers near tip.
Seed Notes: Produces many black, sharply angular and slightly winged seeds.


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