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Balsamorhiza sagittata
The arrowleaf balsamroot is a bright yellow flower that grows in sunny places. Its big, arrow-shaped leaves help it soak up the sun and stay strong in the wild.
Habitat: Grasslands
The arrowleaf balsamroot has large, distinct arrowhead-shaped, silvery-green leaves. Its bright yellow, sunflower-like flowers stand tall on sturdy stalks, often forming vast golden carpets on dry hillsides.
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Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Its large seeds are a favorite snack for many hungry critters, especially birds!
Native Americans used every part of this plant, from its roots to its seeds!
The plant's leaves are covered in tiny hairs, making them feel soft and fuzzy!
You might find thousands of these sunny flowers blooming together on a single hillside!
Arrowleaf balsamroot has a long taproot that helps it find deep water, surviving dry conditions.
Arrowleaf balsamroot stores food in its root, allowing it to regrow even after fires or droughts.
Its fuzzy, silvery leaves reflect sunlight, protecting it from intense sun and reducing water loss.
Bombus occidentalis
Collects nectar and pollen.

Marmota flaviventris
Feeds on leaves and flowers.

Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on the plant's foliage.

Junco hyemalis
Feeds on ripe seeds.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants, as some can be harmful.
30-80 cm
30-60 cm
5-10 cm
Spring-early summer
Yes
None
Perennial
Insect
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Washington, US
You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Mule Deer.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Bitterroot, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, and Western Stoneseed.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Oregon Grape, Common Snowberry, and Black Locust.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Ocean Spray, Rocky Mountain Woodsia, and Prairie Smoke.
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