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broadleaf arnica
Scientific Name: Arnica latifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arnica latifolia: Broadleaf Arnica
Arnica latifolia, a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), is known by several common names, including Broadleaf Arnica, Broad Leaved Arnica, Mountain Arnica, and Daffodil Leopardbane.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnica latifolia Bong.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms: The provided text also mentions Arnica latifolia Bongard, Mm. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Ptersbg, Sr. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 147. 1832 as the full scientific name.
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in the subalpine and alpine zones.
- It thrives in woodland openings and meadows.
- It is commonly found in the western and southwestern USA, including the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains.
- Specific locations mentioned include Stoney Pass, Mount Rainier National Park (WA), and Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming).
Morphological Characteristics
- Arnica latifolia is a perennial plant.
- It features brilliant yellow, daisy-like flowers that are one to two inches in diameter.
- It has broad, clasping stem leaves that are broadly ovate.
- Plants typically reach a height of 10-50 cm.
- Stems are usually simple.
Ecological Role
- The text references a website concerning invasive species profiles; therefore, it is possible that Arnica latifolia is considered invasive in certain regions, though this is not definitively stated.
Further Information
- www.nps.gov/mora/naturescience/subalpine-wildflowers-yell
- http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)