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This is a robust, perennial plant that grows about 1 foot tall in full sun and moist, sandy or gravelly soils. Its large, bright yellow or golden sunflower-like flowers and arrowhead-shaped leaves make it eye-catching and easy to identify. Arrow-Leaf Balsamroot requires deep soil for its taproot, and often does not take well to transplanting.
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Arrow-Leaf Balsamroot is thought to attract these families of birds
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