Arnica gracilis
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Arnica gracilis is a North American species of arnica in the sunflower family, known by the common name Smallhead arnica.[2][3] It is native to western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the northwestern United States (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, north-central Colorado (Jackson County), and northern Utah (Cache, Summit, + Daggett Counties).[4]
Arnica gracilis is an herb up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall. Flower heads are yellow, with both ray florets and disc florets.[2]
References
External links
- Paul Slichter, The Arnicas of Mt. Adams (Washington State), Slender Arnica, Mountain Arnica Arnica gracilis
- Eastern Washington University, Flora of Eastern Washington and Adjacent Idaho