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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