Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria genistifolia): An Invasive Weed with Snapdragon-Like Flowers

Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria genistifolia): An Invasive Weed with Snapdragon-Like Flowers

A gardener in Illinois photographed an aesthetically pleasing plant two years ago; no one could identify it. The photo showed a plant in grass, possibly a wildflower, in North America.

Unknown Plant

Expert Identification

The plant appears to be Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria genistifolia or L. dalmatica), an introduced weed primarily in the western US. The fleshy leaves with indistinct veins clasping the stem in a whorled pattern are characteristic. Google Images has more information.