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
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.
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 Balsamorhiza genus
Balsamorhiza sagittata,
Balsamorhiza macrolepis,
Balsamorhiza careyana,
Balsamorhiza lanata,
Balsamorhiza bonseri,
Balsamorhiza hookeri,
Balsamorhiza incana,
Balsamorhiza hispidula,
Balsamorhiza sericea,
Balsamorhiza deltoidea,
Balsamorhiza serrata,
Balsamorhiza macrophylla,
Balsamorhiza rosea,
Balsamorhiza tomentosa,
Balsamorhiza terebinthacea,
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,