Rayless arnica

Arnica diversifolia

Physical Characteristics

Arnica diversifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion), insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Alaska to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiecchymotic Antiphlogistic Nervine Sternutatory Vulnerary Antiecchymotic, antiphlogistic, nervine, sternutatory, vulnerary[172].

Known Hazards

The whole plant is toxic and should only be used for external applications to unbroken skin[172].