Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Balsamorhiza hookeri Nutt.
Hooker's balsamroot, Hairy balsamroot
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
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
Last Update: 2008-09-03
