species 139 observations

California Balsamroot

Balsamorhiza macrolepis

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Darker-spotted Straw Moth, Western Plume Moth 2
Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it California Mason Bee 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brachysomida californica 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.