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| Scientific Name | Balsamorhiza sagittata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | BASA3 |
| Common Name | Arrowleaf Balsamroot | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36818 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills and montane (5500 to 9300 ft.); hillsides, sagebrush meadows and open areas.
Plant: Grayish, erect perennial 8 to 20 inches tall with multiple stems. Leaves: Large, silvery to white or gray-green, hairy, sagittate, basal leaves 6 to 10 inches long and 1-1/4 to 6 inches wide. Inflorescence: Single (or up t 3) showy composite flower head on each stem, each with long yellowish tubular disc florets, surrounded by bright yellow ray flowers (petals). Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
