Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bonseri
ID:
60996

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.-E. Washington : 429 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060325



Common Names

  • Balsamorhiza
  • Balsam Root
  • Sagebrush Balsamroot


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Description

Balsamorhiza bonseri (also called Balsam Root, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has large, yellow, daisy-like flower heads and a thick, fleshy taproot. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza bonseri is a perennial herb with many medicinal and culinary uses. It has been used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It can also be used as a seasoning in cooking, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balsamorhiza bonseri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza bonseri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much supplemental irrigation. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in the fall or spring. Division of the root crown can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza bonseri

Balsamorhiza bonseri is native to North America and can be found in the United States.

Balsamorhiza bonseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza bonseri?

Balsamorhiza bonseri

What is the common name of Balsamorhiza bonseri?

Bonser's balsamroot

What is the natural habitat of Balsamorhiza bonseri?

It is found in dry, open areas in the western United States

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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