Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
125556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 350 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124885



Common Names

  • Balsam Root
  • Big Leaf Balsamroot
  • Sagebrush Balsamroot


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Synonyms

  • Balsamorhiza macrophylla macrophylla [unknown]

Description

Balsamorhiza macrophylla (also called Bigleaf Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a long, thin stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza macrophylla is used as a food source for various animals, including deer, elk, and moose. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balsamorhiza macrophylla is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza macrophylla is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza macrophylla

Balsamorhiza macrophylla is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Balsamorhiza macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza macrophylla?

Balsamorhiza macrophylla

What is the common name of Balsamorhiza macrophylla?

Large-leaved Balsamorhiza

What is the habitat of Balsamorhiza macrophylla?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-85975: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.