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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]].

==Cultivation==


===Propagation===
Propagate from seed.

===Pests and diseases===


==Species==
*''[[Balsamorhiza careyana]]'' - Carey's balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza deltoidea]]'' - deltoid balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza hookeri]]'' - Hooker's balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza incana]]'' - hoary balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza lanata]]'' - lanate balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza macrolepis]]'' - California balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza macrophylla]]'' - cutleaf balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza rosea]]'' - rosy balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza sagittata]]'' - arrowleaf balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza sericea]]'' - silky balsamroot
*''[[Balsamorhiza serrata]]'' - serrate balsamroot or toothed balsamroot

==Gallery==
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==References==
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<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->

==External links==
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