Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot often is the dominant forb where it occurs and, for a short time, puts on a fairly spectacular show.April 30, 2008, base of Red Butte Canyon, Salt Lake County foothills, Utah, approx. 5,160 ft. elev.
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. and Pascopyrum smithii (Rydb.) Barkworth & Dewey (syn. Agropyron smithii, syn. Elymus smithii), Gambel's oak in background (the weedy, non-native grass in front is probably Poa bulbosa).May 17, 2011, Salt Lake County, Olympus Hills Park, approx, 4,840 ft. elev.