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lanceleaf arnica
Scientific Name: Arnica lanceolata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (hairy arnica), NH (arnica), NY (arnica)
Arnica lanceolata: Lanceleaf Arnica
Arnica lanceolata, commonly known as lanceleaf arnica or clasping arnica, is a North American species belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- While the text does not explicitly mention toxicity, it's important to note that Arnica species have been used medicinally. Exercise caution if pets are prone to ingesting plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnica lanceolata Nutt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Arnica mollis var. petiolaris
- Common Names:
- Lanceleaf arnica
- Clasping arnica
- Lanceleaf leopardbane
- New England arnica
- Arnica aigrette brune (French)
- Nomenclatural Reference: Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. ser. 2, 7: 407. 1841 2 Apr 1841
Distribution and Habitat
- Arnica lanceolata is found in North America.
- Specific locations mentioned include the USA West of the Rockies, Maine, and New Hampshire.
- It is present in regions de la Capitale-Nationale, de la Chaudire-Appalaches et de l'Estrie.
Morphological Characteristics
- Arnica lanceolata is described as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial, herbaceous species, meaning it lives for more than two years and has non-woody stems.
Associations with Other Organisms
- Arnica latifolia is listed as a for associated with Arnica lanceolata.
Resources and Further Information
- Flora of North America
- Discover Life: biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arnica lanceolata
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Vermont Flora Codes: ARNLAN