Taxon Report
Balsamorhiza serrata Nels. & Macbr.serrated balsamroot |
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Taxon Summary
Balsamorhiza serrata, commonly known as serrated balsamroot, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Great Basin scrub, growing at elevations from 1400 to 1765 meters. Balsamorhiza serrata is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.Classification
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Scientific Name: |
Balsamorhiza serrata Nels. & Macbr. |
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Common Name: |
serrated balsamroot |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Element Code: | PDAST110A0 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | BASE2 |
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Ecology and Life History
| Lifeform: | perennial herb |
| Blooming Period: May-Jun | May-Jun |
| Elevation: | 1400-1765 (4595-5790) |
| General Habitats: | Great Basin scrub |
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Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.3 |
| Global Rank: | G5 |
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State Rank: |
S2 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB
| Total Occurrences: | 5 |
| Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
| Excellent (A) | 0 |
| Good (B) | 1 |
| Fair (C) | 0 |
| Poor (D) | 0 |
| None (X) | 0 |
| Unknown (U) | 4 |
| California Endemic: False | |
| California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
| Modoc (MOD) | |
| Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
| Lake Annie (4112081), Larkspur Hills (4112071), Payne Peak (4112053), Pease Flat (4112085) | |
Threat List Data from the CNDDB
| Threat List Total: | 2 | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
| 1 | 20 % | |
| Grazing | 1 | 20% |
| Improper burning regime | 1 | 20% |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 25 October 2025].