Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
128097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 628 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127426



Common Names

  • Woolly Balsamroot
  • Tomentose Balsamroot
  • Hairy Balsamroot


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Description

Balsamorhiza tomentosa (also called Woolly Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a single, hairy stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is topped with a single yellow flower head. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and sagebrush flats.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamorhiza tomentosa is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Balsamorhiza tomentosa has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamorhiza tomentosa is a perennial herb that is native to western North America. It is found in dry, open, rocky or sandy soils in prairies, foothills, and montane areas. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is best done by seed in the fall or spring. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Balsamorhiza tomentosa

Balsamorhiza tomentosa can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Balsamorhiza tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza tomentosa?

Balsamorhiza tomentosa

What is the common name of Balsamorhiza tomentosa?

Woolly Balsamroot

What is the habitat of Balsamorhiza tomentosa?

It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppes, grasslands, and meadows 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,