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Arnica nevadensis

Asteraceae

Sierra Arnica

Arnica nevadensis
Erect, hairy, glandular. Stems 1 to several, unbranched. Leaves 2–3 pairs, entire, widely oval to round, with short petioles; leaf blade forming wings continues down both sides of petiole. Flowers heads with 6–11 ray flowers surrounding glandular disk. Grows in forests, meadows, at high elevations.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Mid Summer
  • Flower Form: Senecio Tribe,Composite
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 4–12 inches
  • Habitat: Alpine, Meadow, Subalpine, West-side Forest
  • Found In: N Cascades NP, Olympic NP
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Nevada Arnica

Map of where Arnica nevadensis is found