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Arnica acaulis (Common leopardbane)
Bloodworth, Stefan

Arnica acaulis (Walt.) B.S.P.

Common leopardbane

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Doronicum acaule

USDA Symbol: ARAC3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The daisy-like flower heads, with yellow ray and disk flowers, occur at the top of stout, 2 ft., whitish stems. The majority of the leaves are basal and are broad and coarsely hairy.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , DC , DE , FL , GA , MD , NC , NJ , PA , SC , VA
Native Distribution: PA & MD to GA
Native Habitat: Open, sandy pinelands; clearings; thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Arnica acaulis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Arnica acaulis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arnica acaulis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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