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neglected balsamroot
Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza hookeri var. neglecta
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Neglected Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza hookeri var. neglecta)
The Neglected Balsamroot, scientifically known as Balsamorhiza hookeri var. neglecta, is a forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Several names are associated with this plant, reflecting its classification and appearance.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Accepted Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza hookeri (Hook.) Nutt.
- Variety: Balsamorhiza hookeri var. neglecta (Sharp) Cronquist
- Common Names: Neglected Balsamroot, Hairy Balsamroot, Hooker's Balsamroot, Rabbithead Balsamroot.
- Synonyms:
- Balsamorhiza hirsuta Nutt. var. neglecta Sharp
- Balsamorhiza incana Nutt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Neglected Balsamroot is native to the United States, including California and Wyoming.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Neglected Balsamroot is a perennial plant, classified as a forb/herb.
Cultivation Notes
- The Neglected Balsamroot prefers dry conditions and should only be watered occasionally, ensuring the soil is deeply wetted.
- This species demonstrates tolerance to both drought and neglect, but also responds positively to attentive care.