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Life cycle: Local noxious. Perennial.

Leaves: Alternate, compound with oblong segments with toothed edges. Bright green.

Stems: 1 to 3 feet, stout, erect, usually smooth; unpleasant odor.

Flowers: Numerous, rounded, button-shaped, bright yellow in flattened clusters.

Roots: Strong, fibrous. Reproduces from short rhizomes.

Weed Species: local noxious weed

Comments: Aggressive and difficult to control along streams and under trees.