Friday, June 8, 2012

Balsamorhiza sagittata

Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza sagittata
Asteraceae
Collected: Tumwater Canyon 19/5/12
Sample 13

These grow in clumps of 2- 50 flowers on rocky slopes where water can't pool or stand.  This specimen was seen at a midland sub-alpine height.  It is no surprise that they are in the Sunflower family, for they look like a weathered alpine version of one.

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