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lanate balsamroot
Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza lanata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanate Balsamroot
This page provides information about the Lanate Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza lanata), a plant native to western North America.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources describe Balsamorhiza lanata as having a "soft, woolly covering" of hair. This feature may be attractive to some pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources describe Balsamorhiza lanata as having a "soft, woolly covering" of hair. This feature may be attractive to some children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza lanata (Sharp) W.A. Weber
- Common Name: Lanate Balsamroot
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Balsamorhiza hookeri (Hook.) Nutt. var. lanata Sharp
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, including regions of the United States (California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming) and Canada.
- Specifically found in mountainous regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Duration: Perennial.
- Described as having a "soft, woolly covering of white-grey hair".
- Part of the sunflower tribe.
Related Species
- Balsamorhiza hispidula (Hairy Balsamroot)
- Balsamorhiza careyana (Carey's Balsamroot)
- Balsamorhiza deltoidea (Deltoid Balsamroot)
- Balsamorhiza sagittata (Arrowleaf Balsamroot)
- Balsamorhiza macrolepis (California Balsamroot)
- Balsamorhiza macrophylla (Cutleaf Balsamroot)
Further Information
- Dave's Garden (community sharing garden tips and ideas).
- Flora of North America.