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Arnica fulgens
Arnica fulgens Pursh
Foothill Arnica
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ARFU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Oblong
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Margin: Denticulate
Leaf Apex: Obtuse
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches 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
Distribution
USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , SK
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | UPL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Arnica fulgens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arnica fulgens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arnica fulgens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-08-03Research By: TWC Staff