Catagory 1

common tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

ASTERACEAE (Sunflower family)

— aromatic perennial forb that reproduces by seeds or vegetatively by rootstocks, poisonous if ingested

IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

  • Short rhizomes
  • Five-like, aromatic leaves
  • Yellow Button-like heads in clusters

This is a general table provided as a quick reference only. Treatments behave differently in different ecosystems.
What works in some areas of montana may not work in others. These treatments may also affect native and desirable plants.

common tansy

cut mow
hand pull (wear gloves)
herbicide
biological control
reseeding
domestic animal
cultivate

effective

moderately effective-
effective in combination with other treatments
ineffective

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