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Arrowleaf Balsamroot
(Balsamorhiza sagittata)
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Form:
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To 2 1/2 feet tall, many basal leaves and flowers (one flower per
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stem)
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Leaves:
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Large arrow-shaped velvety leaves, olive-green
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on both sides. 10-12 inches long and 2-4 inches wide.
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Flower:
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Yellow 2-4 inches across, composite, one flower per stem. flowers rise above leaves.
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Habitat:
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Very common, dry hillsides and meadows.
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Season:
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Late spring, (May-June)
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