Arrowleaf Balsamroot

A long-lived, drought-tolerant, broadleaf with sunflower-like blossoms that can be found throughout colder, dryer areas of the western United States, in mountain areas up to 9,000 ft. Blooms May – July. The leaf blades are arrow-shaped, and fuzzy on the top side. It has a large taproot that can be cooked and eaten. Nearly all parts of this plant were used as food by Native Americans. Slow to establish and fall seeding is recommended.