Dalmatian Toadflax

Scientific name: Linaria dalmatica (L.) Mill.

Synonym: Linaria genistifolia ssp. dalmatica (L.) Maire & Petitm.

Common names: Dalmatian toadflax, broadleaf toadflax

Native To: Mediterranean Region (Vujnovic and Wein 1997)

Date of U.S. Introduction: Late 1800s or early 1900s (Vujnovic and Wein 1997)

Images: Invasive.org and Google

Means of Introduction: Cultivated as an ornamental, for use in fabric dye, and for medicinal purposes (Wilson et al. 2005)

Impact: Crowds out native species (Wilson et al. 2005)

Current U.S. Distribution:

• PLANTS Database map (see complete PLANTS Profile for county distribution and native status)
• Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System

U.S. States and U.S. National Parks Where Reported Invasive: Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States map

Management Plans: Plants

Selected Internet Resources:

• Federal Government
• State Government
• University/Academic
• International
• Organizations

Linaria dalmatica
Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
Taxonomy

Linaria dalmatica P. Mill. (Dalmatian Toadflax) - Noxious and Nuisance Plant Management Information System (PMIS)
DOD. USACE. Engineer Research and Development Center. Environmental Laboratory.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Distribution

Linaria dalmatica Article Citation Search - AGRICOLA Database
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Research; Special Note: NAL Catalog Search (resources)

Linaria dalmatica (L.) Mill. - Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
USDA. ARS. National Genetic Resources Program.
Taxonomy; Distribution; Legal Aspects

Biology and Biological Control of Dalmatian and Yellow Toadflax (2005; PDF | 3.02 MB)
USDA. FS. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team.
Identification/Description; Illustrations; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Controls

Dalmatian Toadflax- Weed of the Week (Apr 24, 2006; PDF | 196 KB)
USDA. FS. Northeastern Area. Forest Health Protection. Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Habitat; Distribution; Controls

Linaria spp. - Fire Effects Information System (FEIS)
USDA. FS. Rocky Mountain Research Station. Fire Sciences Laboratory.
Taxonomy; Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Controls; Special Note: References

Ecology and management of Dalmatian toadflax - Invasive Species Technical Note No. MT-3 (PDF | 547 KB)
USDA. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Plant profile for Linaria dalmatica - PLANTS Database
USDA. NRCS. National Plant Data Center.
Taxonomy; Photographs; Distribution; Legal Aspects

Dalmatian Toadflax (PDF | 499 KB)
DOI. FWS. Hanford Reach National Monument
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Controls

Linaria dalmatica ssp. dalmatica - An Assessment of Exotic Plant Species of Rocky Mountain National Park
DOI. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.
Impacts; Life Cycle; Distribution; Controls

Linaria genus - EncycloWeedia
California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Dalmatian Toadflax
Colorado Department of Agriculture. Noxious Weed Management Program.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Distribution; Controls

Integrated Weed Management of Dalmation Toadflax (PDF | 96 KB)
State of Colorado. Douglas County. Public Works.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Controls

Weed Identification: Dalmatian and Yellow Toadflax
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (Montana).
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Noxious Weed Fact Sheet: Dalmatian Toadflax (PDF | 225 KB)
Thurston County Noxious Weed Program (Washington).
Identification/Description; Photographs; Dispersion; Controls

Class B Noxious Weed: Dalmatian Toadflax
Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.
Taxonomy; Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls; Legal Aspects

Dalmatian toadflax - Invasive Plant Species of Alaska (PDF | 201 KB)
University of Alaska - Anchorage. Alaska Natural Heritage Program.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Habitat; Controls

Linaria genistifolia ssp. dalmatica - CalPhotos
University of California - Berkeley. Digital Library Project.
Photographs

Biology and Management of the Toadflaxes
Colorado State University. Extension.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Controls

Dalmation Toadflax - Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States
University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Taxonomy; Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Distribution

Dalmatian Toadflax Wanted Poster--Dead, Not Alive! (PDF | 187 KB)
University of Nevada - Reno. Cooperative Extension.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Controls

Managing Yellow and Dalmatian Toadflax (PDF | 524 KB)
University of Nevada - Reno. Cooperative Extension.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Habitat; Controls

Dalmatian Toadflax - Weed Factsheet (PDF | 146 KB)
New Mexico State University.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls; Special Note: References

Dalmatian Toadflax and Yellow Toadflax: Identification and Control (PDF | 199 KB)
North Dakota State University. Extension Service.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Habitat

Yellow Toadflax and Dalmatian Toadflax (PNW 135) (PDF | 315 KB)
Oregon State University. Extension Service.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Illustrations; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Dalmatian Toadflax (PDF | 242 KB)
Alberta Invasive Plants Council (Canada).
Identification/Description; Photographs; Illustrations; Controls

Dalmatian Toadflax - Guide to Weeds in British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries (Canada).
Identification/Description; Photographs; Illustrations; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Dalmation Toadflax
Colorado Weed Management Association.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion

Dalmatian Toadflax
Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Distribution

Dalmatian Toadflax
Montana Weed Control Association.
Identification/Description; Introduction History; Impacts; Life Cycle; Controls

Citations

Vujnovic, K. and R.W. Wein. 1997. The biology of Canadian weeds. 106. Linaria dalmatica (L.) Mill. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 77(3):483-491.

Wilson, L.M., S.E. Sing, G.L. Piper, R.W. Hansen, R. De Clerck-Floate, D.K. MacKinnon, and C.B. Randall. 2005. Biology and Biological Control of Dalmatian and Yellow Toadflax (PDF | 3.02 MB) USDA Forest Service, FHTET-05-13.