balsamorhiza deltoidea

balsam root

balsam root

In the sunflower family. Seeds, roots, and young shoots edible. Roasted root is coffee substitute. Related variations- Hairy Balsam Root (Balsamorhiza hookeri) Hoary Balsam Root (Balsamorhiza incana) Arrowleaf Balsam Root (Balsamorhiza sagittata) Used for stomach, bladder, female, colds, rheumatism, dysentery.