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Balsamorhiza hookeri (Hooker's balsamroot)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Balsamorhiza hookeri Nutt.

Hooker's balsamroot, Hairy balsamroot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hispidula, Balsamorhiza hispidula

USDA Symbol: BAHO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The leaves of this species are deeply segmented, appearing in basal tufts from a woody taproot with the 4-12 in., leafless flowering stems. These bear solitary, 2-3 in. wide, yellow sunflower-like flowers.

The species of this plant is named for William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865) who was Director of Kew Gardens from 1841-1865. He wrote “Flora boreali-americana” and many other works. He was founder and editor of “Journal of Botany”.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Native Distribution: WA to c. CA (absent from OR), e. to ID & n.w. CO
Native Habitat: Grassy, rocky, subalkaline flats; scrublands; 2500-5000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Balsamorhiza hookeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Balsamorhiza hookeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Balsamorhiza hookeri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-09-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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