Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
85828

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


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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.

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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 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-41573: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.