Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
careyana
ID:
23377

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts : 81

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022706



Common Names

  • Carey's Balsamroot
  • Carey's Balsam Root
  • Carey's Balsam-Root


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Synonyms

  • Balsamorhiza careyana careyana [unknown]

Description

Balsamorhiza careyana (also called Carey's Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza careyana is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Balsamorhiza careyana var. intermedia Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Balsamorhiza careyana has yellow flowers with five petals and a long central style. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza careyana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-prepared seedbed. Division of the root crown should be done in the fall or spring. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza careyana

Balsamorhiza careyana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas.

Balsamorhiza careyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza careyana?

Balsamorhiza careyana

What type of plant is Balsamorhiza careyana?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Balsamorhiza careyana found?

It is found in western North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121946: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.