Alpine Arnica

Alpine Arnica

Also known as: Meadow Arnica, Lessing’s Arnica, Frigid Arnica, and angustifolia, angustifolius: This means (With narrow leaves).

Seen at: Thompson Pass

Family: Daisy, Aster, or Composite/ Asteraceae

Habitat: They like to live in dry alpine and sub-alpine slopes in the Eastern Alaska and Interior and Northern Alaska north of Fairbanks.
Blooming Time: June and July

Description: This plant can grow any where from 7-12” tall. With narrow pointed leaves that are sometimes somewhat wavy along the ends. This flower has 1- 3 sets of leaves, which are opposite and typically hairy. The Arnicas are big yellow daisy-type with broad ray flowers.