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Houndstongue

Life cycle: Local noxious. Biennial.

Leaves: Alternate, rough. Basal leaves broad, 12 inches long. Upper leaves narrow, clasping.

Stems: 1 to 4 feet tall.

Flowers: Reddish purple. Fruit divides into four nutlets that cling to livestock and clothing.

Roots: Heavy taproot. Forms rosette the first year.

Weed Species: local noxious weed

Comments: Poisonous plant to livestock. Damages liver.

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