Balsamorhiza

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Balsamorhiza is a genus of plants in the sunflower family known commonly as balsamroots. These are perennials with fleshy taproots and caudices bearing erect stems and large, basal leaves. Atop the tall stems are showy yellow sunflower-like blooms. Balsamroots are native to western North America. There are about twelve species plus many common hybrids.

Cultivation

Propagation

Propagate from seed.

Species

• Balsamorhiza careyana - Carey's balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza deltoidea - deltoid balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza hookeri - Hooker's balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza incana - hoary balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza lanata - lanate balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza macrolepis - California balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza macrophylla - cutleaf balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza rosea - rosy balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza sagittata - arrowleaf balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza sericea - silky balsamroot
• Balsamorhiza serrata - serrate balsamroot or toothed balsamroot

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External links

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