Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza sagittata

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
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Photo taken on: May 29, 2005
Location: Almont Triangle, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills and montane
Habitat: Meadows and slopes, amongst sagebrush

Grows to 2ft in masses, early. Although the 3" flowers are similar to Mules Ears, the grayish, arrow-shaped leaves are distinctly different. Flora of North America reference.