Arnica

[edit] Plant Name and Description

Latin: Arnica amplexicaulis, (Arnica spp. - Streambank Arnica)

Arnica chamissonis (Meadow Arnica)

Arnica cordifolia (Heart-leaved Arnica)

Arnica discoidea (Rayless Arnica)

Arnica diversifolia (Lawless Arnica)

Arnica fulgens (Hillside Arnica)

Arnica latifolia (Mountain Arnica)

Arnica mollis (Cordilleran Arnica)

Arnica nevadensis (Sierra Arnica)

Arnica parryi (Nodding Arnica)

Arnica tomentella (Recondite Arnica)

Family: Sunflower

Arnica is a perennial with long, heart-shaped leaves, which bear yellow flowers on 8”-20” long stems. (Full description)

[edit] Landscape Type

Perennial

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[edit] Medicinal Use

Rheumatism and Sore Muscles

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[edit] Habitat

Streambank Arnica (A. amplexicaulis)-moist habitats from 7,000-10,000 feet

Meadow Arnica (A. chamissonis)-moist habitats 5,000-10,000 feet

Heart-leaved Arnica (A. cordifolia)-dry to moist habitats 3,000-10,000 feet

Rayless Arnica (A. discoidea)-open woods below 6,000 feet

Lawless Arnica (A. diversifolia)-moist habitats 7,000-11,000 feet

Hillside Arnica (A. fulgens)-moist eastern slopes 6,000-9,5000 feet

Mountain Arnica (A. latifolia)-moist areas 5,500-7,000 feet

Seep-spring Arnica (A. longifolia)-wet areas 5,000-11,000 feet

Cordilleran Arnica (A. mollis) moist areas 6,800-11,500 feet

Sierra Arnica (A. nevadensis) dry to moist areas 6,600-12,000 feet

Nodding Arnica (A. parryi) 6,400-11,000 feet

Recondite Arnica (A. tomentella) 5,000-7,000 feet

[edit] Collection Season

Summer: Entire upper plant, without the root, when flowering.