Cutleaf balsamroot
Balsamorhiza macrophylla
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves at the base are 40-80 cm long. They are divided along the length and can have teeth.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots can be eaten raw or boiled.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Hairy balsamroot, Large-leaved balsamroot