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Arrowleaf Balsamroot  

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Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is the largest flower in the sunflower family found in the monument. Native Americans boiled and ate the roots, and used the leaves to make a tea to soothe stomach pain and headaches.

Last Updated: November 10, 2009 at 13:58 EST