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Alaska arnica

Scientific Name: Arnica unalaschcensis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Arnica: A Botanical Overview

Arnica is a genus of perennial, herbaceous plants belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). This overview explores various aspects of Arnica, drawing from available information.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Genus: Arnica
  • Arnica angustifolia ssp. angustifolia: Narrowleaf Arnica
  • Arnica griscomii ssp. frigida: Snow Arnica, Frigid Arnica
  • Arnica unalaschcensis: Alaska Arnica
  • Arnica montana: Arnica, Mountain Arnica
  • Arnica alpina: Alpine Arnica
  • Arnica cordifolia: Heartleaf Arnica

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Arnica unalaschcensis Lessing, Linnaea. 6: 238. 1831.
  • Synonyms: Arnica frigida C.A. Mey. ex Iljin
  • Hulten lists two subspecies (angustifolia and attenuata) of Arnica alpina.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Arnica species are found in mountainous regions, including Europe, southern Russia, Alaska, and the Yukon.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Alaska
    • Yukon
    • Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
    • Denali National Park, Alaska
    • Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska
    • Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
    • Western North America (Alaska to New Mexico)
  • Arnica griscomii ssp. frigida is described as a hilltop species.
  • Arnica montana is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and southern Russia but also Greenland, Alaska and Eurasia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Arnica cordifolia is a perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
  • Arnica unalaschcensis plants are 8-30 cm tall, with simple stems that are sparsely to moderately hairy. The hairs are translucent with purple.
  • The smaller subspecies is frequently almost procumbent.

Traditional Uses

  • Arnica has been historically associated with healing qualities, particularly in relation to emotional traumas and wounds from the past.
  • Arnica Balm is made from wildcrafted Arnica and infused in olive oil to extract all the properties.

Further Information

  • DELTA database: A resource for information on Arnica angustifolia Vahl.
  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arnica unalaschcensis.