Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
serrata
ID:
96497

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 56: 479 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095826



Common Names

  • Balsam Root
  • Sage Root
  • Bitterroot


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Description

Balsamorhiza serrata (also called 'Sawtooth Balsamroot', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balsamorhiza serrata is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza serrata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will flower more profusely if given regular watering.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza serrata

Balsamorhiza serrata can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada.

Balsamorhiza serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza serrata?

Balsamorhiza serrata

What is the common name of Balsamorhiza serrata?

Sawtooth Balsamroot

What is the natural habitat of Balsamorhiza serrata?

Dry, open slopes and meadows

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-51997: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.