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Arnica lessingii

Arnica lessingii Greene

Nodding Arnica

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Arnica lessingii ssp. norbergii

USDA Symbol: ARLE2

USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: BC , NT , YT

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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