Status:
valid
Authors:
W.M.Sharp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 132 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006336
Common Names
- Big-seeded Balsamroot
- Bigseed Balsamroot
- Big-seed Balsamroot
Synonyms
- Balsamorhiza macrolepis macrolepis [unknown]
Description
Balsamorhiza macrolepis (also called Big-Scaled Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is a low-growing plant with a woody base and hairy stems, and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It is found in grassland and meadow habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Balsamorhiza macrolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balsamorhiza macrolepis var. platylepis (W.M.Sharp) Ferris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balsamorhiza macrolepis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balsamorhiza macrolepis is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Balsamorhiza macrolepis
Balsamorhiza macrolepis is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush flats, and rocky slopes.
Balsamorhiza macrolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balsamorhiza macrolepis?
Balsamorhiza macrolepis
What is the common name of Balsamorhiza macrolepis?
Big-scaled Balsamroot
What is the habitat of Balsamorhiza macrolepis?
Balsamorhiza macrolepis is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
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,