Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Balkan Toadflax, broadleaf toadflax, and Dalmatian toadflax
  • Synonyms: Linaria dalmatica
  • Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: weed
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: 16-32" (40-90 cm)
  • Stem: smooth

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: ovate
  • Edge: smooth
  • Arrangement: alternate
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: yellow, orange
  • Flower Size: 10-14 mm
  • Number of Petals:
  • Bloom: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept
  • Fruit: capsule

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: low
  • Light: full sun
  • Soil: disturbed
  • Habitat:

Distribution

  • Distribution: cosmopolitan
  • Seen: UT
  • Elevation: up 9400 feet (2865 m)

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