Status:
valid
Authors:
W.M.Sharp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 137, tab. 5, fig. 3 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079247
Common Names
- Balsam Root
- Hairy Balsamroot
- Hispidula
Synonyms
- Balsamorhiza hookeri hispidula (W.M.Sharp) Cronquist [unknown]
Description
Balsamorhiza hispidula (also called Bristly Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow daisy-like flowers and bristly, hairy leaves. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Balsamorhiza hispidula is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and small yellow flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas, as it is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balsamorhiza hispidula has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balsamorhiza hispidula is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Balsamorhiza hispidula
Balsamorhiza hispidula is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Balsamorhiza hispidula FAQ
What is the common name of Balsamorhiza hispidula?
Hairy Balsamroot
What type of plant is Balsamorhiza hispidula?
A perennial wildflower
Where is Balsamorhiza hispidula native to?
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,