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Details of Genus: Balsamorhiza

ID: 2212

Genus ja:

Genus en: Balsam root

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

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Description en: Genus of 10-14 species of perennials with fleshy, balsam-scented roots, from gravelly banks and cliffs in W. North America. Erect stems bear opposite, simple or pinnate leaves, mainly in basal rosettes, and solitary yellow flowerheads. Grow in a border or rock garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy, but liable to die back in wet winters.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring.

Pests en: rouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Asteraceae キク科 Show
PB2 Asteraceae キク科 Show
PB3 Asteraceae キク科 Show