Arrowleaf balsmroot a sure sign of spring in Western Montana
Arrowleaf balsmroot is named for its large arrow shaped leaves and all parts of the plant are edible. One could never tell by looking at it that it has a taproot that can weigh up to 30 pounds. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
Is this year a bumper crop of arrowleaf balsmroot as it appears more abundant, brighter, and in more places? “Honestly, I don't feel this year is anything particularly phenomenal as far as the arrowleaf balsamroot goes,” shared Dave Brink, MSU Extension Agent for Mineral County. “I think people just forget from year to year how prevalent it is across the landscape of western Montana. People tend to make similar claims when the vetch starts blooming and covers Bald Hill west of Keystone...
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