No images found for this plant ID: 5410.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "5410" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Balsamorhiza ×tomentosa
Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza ×tomentosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Balsamorhiza tomentosa
Balsamorhiza tomentosa, belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae), is a species within the Balsamorhiza genus, commonly known as balsamroots.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Balsamorhiza tomentosa Rydb.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plant)
- Synonyms: Balsamorhiza incana var. tomentosa (Rydb.) W.M. Sharp
- Hybrid: There is a mention of Balsamorhiza x tomentosa Rydb. (pro sp.), indicating a hybrid origin.
Distribution and Habitat
This species is found in western regions of North America, including:
- Idaho
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Washington
- Oregon
Morphological Characteristics
- Balsamroots are perennials with fleshy taproots and caudices.
Related Species
The text mentions several other Balsamorhiza species, including:
- Balsamorhiza rosea
- Balsamorhiza sagittata
- Balsamorhiza sericea
- Balsamorhiza serrata
- Balsamorhiza terebinthacea
- Balsamorhiza hookeri
- Balsamorhiza macrolepis
- Balsamorhiza macrophylla
- Balsamorhiza platylepis
- Balsamorhiza deltoidea
Further Information
Additional information can be found at:
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- PLANTS Database