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mock leopardbane
Scientific Name: Arnica dealbata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arnica dealbata: Mock Leopardbane
Arnica dealbata, commonly known as mock leopardbane, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the aster family.
Considerations for Pets
- Related plants such as Arnica montana are sometimes referred to as Leopard's-bane, and are known to be poisonous.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnica dealbata (A. Gray) B.G. Baldw.
- Common Name: Mock Leopardbane
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Synonym: Whitneya dealbata A. Gray (former name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Arnica dealbata is endemic to California.
- It is known to be found in the Sierra Nevada and the southernmost regions of California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers are described as being about the size of a silver dollar.
- Leaves are smooth (if leaves are densely hairy it is not Arnica dealbata).
- It is a perennial forb/herb.
Quirky Facts
- Arnica dealbata is the only species of Arnica that lacks a pappus.
Ecological Role
- This species may be vulnerable to decreased snowpack and nitrogen deposition from air pollution.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arnica dealbata.
- CalPhotos offers a collection of photographs of Arnica dealbata.