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Balsamorhiza ×bonseri
Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza ×bonseri
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Balsamorhiza × bonseri
Balsamorhiza × bonseri is a hybrid plant in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is also known as hybrid balsamroot.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza × bonseri H. St. John (pro sp.)
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plant)
- Synonyms: Balsamorhiza rosea × sagittata, Balsamorhiza macrophylla Nutt. var. idahoensis Sharp.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 193399
Origin and Distribution
- Native to the United States, specifically Washington State (Spokane).
- Origin is currently listed as unknown or undetermined.
- Considered a regularly occurring species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial plants reaching heights of 10 to 45 centimeters.
- Leaves are simple.
- Exhibits characteristics of both Balsamorhiza sagittata and Balsamorhiza rosea, taking on the growth habit of B. sagittata but with reddish ray flowers.
Genetic Information
- Balsamorhiza hookeri isolate Bain-477 external transcribed spacer, partial sequence 385 bp linear DNA AF172057.1 GI:7673308
Related Resources
- Tropicos database.
- Index Kewensis plantarum phanerogamarum.
- The Plant List.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- PhytoImages.siu.edu