Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 351 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085157
Common Names
- Deltoid Balsamroot
- Desert Balsamroot
- Desert Biscuitroot
Synonyms
- Balsamorhiza deltoidea deltoidea [unknown]
Description
Balsamorhiza deltoidea (also called Deltoid Balsamorhiza, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has large, gray-green leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Balsamorhiza deltoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balsamorhiza deltoidea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balsamorhiza deltoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.
Where to Find Balsamorhiza deltoidea
Balsamorhiza deltoidea is found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.
Balsamorhiza deltoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza deltoidea?
Balsamorhiza deltoidea
What type of plant is Balsamorhiza deltoidea?
Balsamorhiza deltoidea is a flowering plant.
Where is Balsamorhiza deltoidea found?
Balsamorhiza deltoidea 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,