Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
terebinthacea
ID:
1416812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) W.A.Weber

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 48 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429277



Common Names

  • Balsamorhiza terebinthacea
  • Terebinth Balsamorhiza
  • Terebinth Balsamroot


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Description

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea (also called Turpentine root, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a taproot. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza terebinthacea

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea is native to the temperate regions of the western United States.

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza terebinthacea?

Balsamorhiza terebinthacea

What is the common name of Balsamorhiza terebinthacea?

Turpentine balsamroot

What is the family of Balsamorhiza terebinthacea?

Asteraceae

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184071-1: Based on the initial data import