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Reveal, James L.

Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hispidula

Balsamorhiza hookeri (Hook.) Nutt. var. hispidula (Sharp) Cronquist

Hairy Balsamroot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Balsamorhiza hispidula

USDA Symbol: BAHOH2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: To about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WY

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-08-03
Research By: CBR

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