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Balsamorhiza sagittata

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Arrowleaf Balsamroot

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G5SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.138094
Element CodePDAST11090
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBalsamorhiza
Other Common Names
arrowleaf balsamroot (EN) Balsamorhize à feuilles sagittées (FR)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2016-05-15
Change Date2016-05-15
Edition Date2003-02-28
Edition AuthorsFellows, M.
Rank Reasons
Widespread, Great Basin to British Columbia, element found in mountainous habitats with open forest or scrub communities.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (2)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
NevadaS4Yes
UtahSNRYes
South DakotaSNRYes
IdahoSNRYes
WyomingS5Yes
WashingtonSNRYes
ColoradoS4Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
OregonSNRYes
ArizonaSNRYes
MontanaS5Yes
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
AlbertaS4Yes
British ColumbiaS5Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (407)
Arizona (1)
AreaForestAcres
Burro CanyonKaibab National Forest19,928
California (73)
AreaForestAcres
Bald MountainTahoe National Forest5,832
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Bell MeadowStanislaus National Forest7,968
Butt Mtn.Lassen National Forest8,217
ButtermilkInyo National Forest542
Callahan FlowModoc National Forest6,618
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Crane Mtn.Modoc National Forest1,269
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
Damon ButteModoc National Forest25,022
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Dobie FlatModoc National Forest15,079
Duncan CanyonTahoe National Forest8,621
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
East YubaTahoe National Forest17,968
GrangerModoc National Forest23
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Grouse LakesTahoe National Forest19,085
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Hoover - Green Ck NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,155
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - Twin LakesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest102
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
Keddie RidgeLassen National Forest3,864
LavasModoc National Forest25,864
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Middle YubaTahoe National Forest7,379
Mokelumne - CharityHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest202
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
Mt. BidwellModoc National Forest11,687
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. RebaStanislaus National Forest3,869
Mt. VidaModoc National Forest7,771
Mystic (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest836
Nevahbe RidgeInyo National Forest302
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
PepperdineModoc National Forest10
PowleyModoc National Forest6,268
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
ScodiesSequoia National Forest725
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
SoldierModoc National Forest10,102
Steele SwampModoc National Forest18,958
Sweetwater (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,241
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Timbered CraterLassen National Forest4,096
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
West YubaPlumas National Forest6,071
West YubaTahoe National Forest16,059
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Whisky CreekInyo National Forest865
Wild Cattle MtnLassen National Forest4,965
Wilderness ContiguousMendocino National Forest3,606
Colorado (4)
AreaForestAcres
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Long ParkRoutt NF42,100
Red TableWhite River NF39,122
Idaho (10)
AreaForestAcres
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
NeedlesPayette National Forest131,279
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
SeceshPayette National Forest248,088
Montana (72)
AreaForestAcres
Alexander Creek #696Kootenai National Forest6,719
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Anaconda HillHelena National Forest18,546
Barren Creek #183Kootenai National Forest14,534
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLolo National Forest118,485
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
BeartoothGallatin National Forest5,285
Big BaldyLewis and Clark National Forest43,135
Big Horn MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest50,846
Big LogHelena National Forest8,954
Big Snowy Mountains WsaLewis and Clark National Forest88,003
Blue Joint (mwsa) (01941)Bitterroot National Forest64,764
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Buckhorn Ridge (MT)Kootenai National Forest34,716
Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area OcdGallatin National Forest35,048
Cabinet Face East #671Kootenai National Forest50,326
Cherry LakesBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest19,945
Cherry PeakLolo National Forest37,862
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
Cube Iron - SilcoxLolo National Forest36,998
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Flagstaff Mountain #690Kootenai National Forest11,114
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
Gold Hill #668Kootenai National Forest6,455
HolterHelena National Forest1,965
HoodooLolo National Forest105,162
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
Jerico MountainHelena National Forest8,445
Lazyman GulchHelena National Forest11,614
Line Creek PlateauCuster National Forest24,825
LionheadGallatin National Forest33,549
Lolo CreekLolo National Forest14,335
Lost Water CanyonCuster National Forest9,251
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Middle Fork Judith WsaLewis and Clark National Forest81,131
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Mt. BushnellLolo National Forest41,798
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Mt. Hefty Ra 1481Flathead National Forest12,938
Nevada MountainHelena National Forest50,135
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
North SiegelLolo National Forest9,208
Patricks Knob - North CutoffLolo National Forest16,970
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
QuiggLolo National Forest67,267
Red Lodge Creek HellroaringCuster National Forest17,210
Republic MountainGallatin National Forest836
Reservation DivideLolo National Forest16,908
SapphireBitterroot National Forest43,303
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Sheep MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,584
Sheep Mountain - StatelineLolo National Forest37,844
Silver KingLolo National Forest12,816
Silver KingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest64,289
South Siegel - South CutoffLolo National Forest13,474
Specimen CreekHelena National Forest12,368
Standard Peak Ra 1129Flathead National Forest8,262
Stony MountainLolo National Forest32,796
Stony MountainBitterroot National Forest44,057
Teepee - Spring CreekLolo National Forest13,902
Ten Lakes #683Kootenai National Forest48,545
Tenderfoot - Deep CreekLewis and Clark National Forest85,614
Thompson Seton #483Kootenai National Forest29,379
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
West PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest248,631
Willard Estelle #173Kootenai National Forest3,714
Nevada (59)
AreaForestAcres
Alta T - East BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,732
Arc Dome - MahoganyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,208
Arc Dome - OphirHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,652
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Blade CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,331
Bunker HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,569
ButtermilkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,373
Cabin CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,706
Cave CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,145
Copper Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,945
Devils Gate (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,485
Duck Creek Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,165
Grant - Horse Spr.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest274
Hicks MountainHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest16,334
Humboldt - Angel LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,008
Humboldt - Trout CrHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,346
Humboldt - WinchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,272
Iron SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,737
Jarbidge - Coon CkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest866
Jarbidge - SeventysixHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest659
KingHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,083
Mahogany RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest16,765
McaffieHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,110
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
North SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,773
North Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,667
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Pine Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,519
QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest62,459
RattlesnakeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,672
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Dutch LouieHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest363
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - Hunter EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest54
Rose - NortheastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest550
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
Ruby - Secret Pk.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,749
Ruby - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest13,195
Ruby - ThompsonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,289
Sam's CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,869
Santa RosaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest54,555
Sherman PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,433
Snake - Big WashHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,146
Snake - ChokecherryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,845
Snake - MurphyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,064
Snake - Peacock CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,069
South Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,535
South SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125,614
Spanish PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,520
Sweetwater (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,946
Toiyabe RangeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99,225
Toquima CaveHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest43,147
VincentiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,920
Ward MountainHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,927
West SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,656
Oregon (34)
AreaForestAcres
Baldy MountainMalheur National Forest6,416
Boulder ParkWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,141
BuckhornWallowa-Whitman National Forest17,180
Cook RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,617
Crane MountainFremont National Forest23,096
Dry CabinMalheur National Forest12,274
Fox CreekMalheur National Forest5,846
Grande RondeUmatilla National Forest12,296
Greenhorn MountainMalheur National Forest15,936
Greenhorn Mtn.Umatilla National Forest11,191
Hanan TrailFremont National Forest8,111
HellholeWallowa-Whitman National Forest487
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
HomesteadWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,817
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
Lake ForkWallowa-Whitman National Forest21,936
Little CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest2,815
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Lookout MountainOchoco National Forest14,115
Mill Creek Watershed (OR)Umatilla National Forest7,820
Mountain SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,457
Mt. EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,421
Myrtle SilviesMalheur National Forest11,679
North Mount EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest752
North Mt. EmilyUmatilla National Forest4,416
Rock CreekOchoco National Forest11,396
ShaketableMalheur National Forest6,764
Snake RiverWallowa-Whitman National Forest31,229
Twin MountainWallowa-Whitman National Forest58,533
W - T ThreeUmatilla National Forest1,705
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
WildhorseWallowa-Whitman National Forest20,308
South Dakota (1)
AreaForestAcres
Indian CreekBuffalo Gap National Grassland24,666
Texas (1)
AreaForestAcres
Big CreekNational Forests in Texas1,447
Utah (73)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401005Ashley National Forest38,930
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418022Uinta National Forest17,289
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418026Uinta National Forest14,038
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418031Uinta National Forest18,173
418037Uinta National Forest9,694
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
AtchinsonDixie National Forest17,655
Beehive PeakFishlake National Forest59,137
Bull ValleyDixie National Forest10,911
Bunker CreekDixie National Forest7,474
Burch CreekWasatch-Cache National Forest6,938
Capital ReefDixie National Forest763
Cave CanyonDixie National Forest5,657
Cedar KnollManti-Lasal National Forest22,502
Clarkston Mtn.Caribou National Forest7,099
Clear CreekSawtooth National Forest7,188
CopleysFishlake National Forest11,683
Dairy ForkManti-Lasal National Forest30,222
Dog ValleyFishlake National Forest11,810
FishhookDixie National Forest12,959
GibsonWasatch-Cache National Forest5,350
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Middle FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,296
Mollens HollowWasatch-Cache National Forest17,690
Moody WashDixie National Forest31,835
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
North PavantFishlake National Forest53,262
Oak CreekFishlake National Forest54,053
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Price RiverManti-Lasal National Forest24,349
Raft RiverSawtooth National Forest23,969
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
Rock CanyonDixie National Forest16,457
SanpitchManti-Lasal National Forest29,129
Signal PeakFishlake National Forest30,889
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stansbury MountainsWasatch-Cache National Forest39,696
Stoddard MountainDixie National Forest13,165
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
Sugar PineWasatch-Cache National Forest5,600
Swan Creek MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest9,390
Table Cliffs - Henderson CanyonDixie National Forest19,581
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
Upper South ForkWasatch-Cache National Forest16,811
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
Washington (28)
AreaForestAcres
Alpine Lakes Adj.Wenatchee National Forest57,104
Black CanyonOkanogan National Forest9,681
Black CanyonWenatchee National Forest176
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
EntiatWenatchee National Forest72,617
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Jackson CreekColville National Forest3,003
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
Lion RockWenatchee National Forest4,692
ManastashWenatchee National Forest11,155
Meadow CreekUmatilla National Forest4,882
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
NaneumWenatchee National Forest4,508
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
Rock CreekWenatchee National Forest32,239
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
Slide RidgeWenatchee National Forest11,430
South RidgeOkanogan National Forest6,151
SpanglerUmatilla National Forest5,936
Stormy Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest32,612
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TeanawayWenatchee National Forest72,849
Thorp Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest22,717
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Wenatchee CreekUmatilla National Forest15,315
Wyoming (51)
AreaForestAcres
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
Cow Creek MountainMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest8,276
East DunoirShoshone National Forest3,175
Encampment River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest4,996
Gannett Hills - Spring CreekBridger-Teton National Forest45,462
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Lake Alice - Commissary RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest166,707
Laramie PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest28,608
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little GooseBighorn National Forest25,558
Little SnakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,920
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Middle ForkMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest13,238
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Mosquito Lake - Seven LakesBridger-Teton National Forest51,950
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Pass CreekShoshone National Forest6,172
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Piney CreekBighorn National Forest22,240
Platte River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,962
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Rock CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest18,874
Rock CreekBighorn National Forest48,657
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Savage Run AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest2,368
Sheep MountainMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest17,626
Sibley LakeBighorn National Forest10,367
Sleeping GiantShoshone National Forest5,176
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Sulphur CreekShoshone National Forest30,221
Teton Corridor TrailheadsBridger-Teton National Forest286
Togwotee PassShoshone National Forest7,344
Trout CreekShoshone National Forest44,034
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Wapiti Valley EastShoshone National Forest449
Wapiti Valley NorthShoshone National Forest18,345
Wapiti Valley SouthShoshone National Forest43,517
West DunoirShoshone National Forest2,542
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
References (3)
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