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Balsamorhiza deltoidea (Deltoid balsamroot)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea Nutt.

Deltoid balsamroot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: BADE2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Listed as an endangered species. Found only on the southern shore of Vancouver island. Threatened by habitat destruction. Fire suppression also adversely affects it habitat.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Salt Water Shorelines
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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