American Arnica
Arnica chamissonis
Asteraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Native distribution
Alaska to New Mexico
Biocultural value
Native to the western U.S. including Alaska and Canada. Ointments made from the flowers can be applied externally to bruises and strained muscles. Similar to European Arnica, ointments made from the flowers can be applied externally to bruises and strained muscles.
Location
Source of plant
Richters, Baker's Acres, Richters
Description
Stems to over 1 m, solitary and simple. Leaves in 5-10 pairs, sessile, lanceolate; capitula 5-15, to 18 mm long, ray florets to 20 mm, oblong, pale yellow.
USDA Hardiness Zone
2
Special characteristics
medicinal/pharmaceutical