Genus Balsamorhiza (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots containing an aromatic balsam.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Balsamorhiza is commonly used as an ingredient in traditional medicine due to the balsam content in its large roots.
- Experts classify the Okanogan balsamroot as part of the Genus Balsamorhiza because of its large aromatic roots.
- Some species within the Genus Balsamorhiza have been known to be used for food and medicinal purposes by Native Americans.
- In dense forests, the species of the Genus Balsamorhiza have been found to grow in clusters near the base of large trees.
- Researchers studying the properties of balsam in the Genus Balsamorhiza discovered potential healing properties in its medicinal applications.