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'''''Balsamorhiza''''' is a genus of plants in the [[Asteraceae|sunflower family]] known commonly as '''balsamroots'''. These are perennials with fleshy [[taproot]]s and [[Caudex|caudices]] bearing erect stems and large, basal leaves. Atop the tall stems are showy yellow sunflower-like blooms. Balsamroots are native to western North America. There are about twelve species plus many common [[Hybrid (biology)|hybrids]].<br />
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==Cultivation==<br />
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===Propagation===<br />
Propagate from seed.<br />
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==Species==<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza careyana]]'' - Carey's balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza deltoidea]]'' - deltoid balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza hookeri]]'' - Hooker's balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza incana]]'' - hoary balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza lanata]]'' - lanate balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza macrolepis]]'' - California balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza macrophylla]]'' - cutleaf balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza rosea]]'' - rosy balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza sagittata]]'' - arrowleaf balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza sericea]]'' - silky balsamroot<br />
*''[[Balsamorhiza serrata]]'' - serrate balsamroot or toothed balsamroot<br />
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==References==<br />
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<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --><br />
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --><br />
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --><br />
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