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balsamorhiza

/ˌbɔːl.səˈmɔːr.ɪ.zə/

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noun

/ˌbɔːl.səˈmɔːr.ɪ.zə/formalamericanscientific
  • ruРод грубых западных американских трав с крупными корнями, содержащими ароматный бальзам.

A genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots containing an aromatic balsam.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of western North American plantsC2formalamerican

    A genus of coarse, perennial herbs native to western North America, characterized by large roots that contain an aromatic balsam.

    ruБальзамориза

    • Balsamorhiza species are commonly found in dry, open areas of the Rocky Mountains.
    • The large taproot of Balsamorhiza was used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes.
    • Balsamorhiza sagittata is known for its bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms.

    Synonymsbalsamroot