Balsamorhiza sp.
Balsamroot, Balsamroot
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Balsamorhiza sp. (Balsamroot) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Wyethia: Balsamorhiza leaves cluster at ground level; Wyethia has several leaves scattered up the stem.; vs Agnorhiza: Balsamorhiza has entirely basal leaves; Agnorhiza has leaves along the stem.; vs Crepis: Balsamorhiza has large sunflower-like yellow flowers; Crepis has dandelion-like flowers with only ray petals.; vs Arnica: Balsamorhiza leaves are at the base only; Arnica has opposite pairs of leaves on the stem.; vs Pallenis: Balsamorhiza stems are nearly leafless; Pallenis has many leaves densely packed up the stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Balsamorhiza sp. native to California?
No. Balsamorhiza sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Balsamorhiza sp. belong to?
Balsamorhiza sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Balsamorhiza.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Balsamorhiza deltoidea — Balsam deltoid
- Balsamorhiza hirsuta — Hairy balsam root
- Balsamorhiza hookeri — Hooker's balsam root
- Balsamorhiza lanata — Woolly balsamroot
- Balsamorhiza macrolepis — Big scale balsam root
- Balsamorhiza sagittata — Arrow leaved balsam root
- Bebbia juncea var. aspera — Rough sweetbush
- Bebbia sp. — Sweetbush
- Bellis perennis — English daisy
- Bellis sp.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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