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Arnica chamissonis
Arnica chamissonis Less.
Chamisso Arnica
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ARCH3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblanceolate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Dentate , Denticulate , Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Size Notes: Usually up to about 3 feet tall. Can be up to about 5 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OK , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NT , ON , QC , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Arnica chamissonis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arnica chamissonis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arnica chamissonis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff