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narrowleaf arnica
Scientific Name: Arnica angustifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arnica angustifolia
Arnica angustifolia, commonly known as narrowleaf arnica or Arctic arnica, is a plant species belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant, which may be attractive to some pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnica angustifolia Vahl
- Common Names: Narrowleaf arnica, Arctic arnica, Alpine arnica, Narrowleaf Leopardbane, Arctic Leopardbane
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family), subfamily Asteroideae (formerly Aster Family)
- Synonyms:
- Arnica alpina (L.) Olin
- Arnica alpina subsp. angustifolia (Vahl) Maguire
- Arnica alpina subsp. attenuata
- Arnica alpina subsp. sornborgeri
- Arnica alpina var. angustifolia
- Arnica alpina var. plantaginea (Pursh) Ediger & T.M. Barkley
- Arnica angustifolia var. tomentosa (Macoun) Dorn
- Subspecies: Arnica angustifolia subsp. angustifolia Vahl
- TSN: 36558
Distribution and Habitat
- Arnica angustifolia is native to Arctic and alpine regions.
- Specifically found in Arctic Asia and America.
- Observed in Alaska and Lappland (Abisko).
Morphological Characteristics
- Narrowleaf arnica typically grows to a height of 15 to 25 cm.
- Has orange-yellow flower heads that are 5-7 cm (2-2.5 inches) across.
Further Information
- Montana Field Guide
- Canadian wildflowers @fleurssauvages.ca
- Oregon Flora Project
- Toolik-Arctic Geobotanical Atlas
- USDA Plants Database
- Wikimedia Commons
- Wikispecies
- Discover Life