Narrowleaf arnica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narrowleaf arnica |
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Arnica
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angustifolia
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Synonymy
Arnica alpina (L.) Olin & Ladau 1799 not Salisb. 1796 nor Willd. ex Steud. 1821
Arnica attenuata Greene Arnica plantaginea Pursh Arnica sornborgeri Fernald Arnica terrae-novae Fernald Doronicum plantagineum Poir. 1817, illegitimate homonym not L. 1753 Aliseta plantaginea Raf., syn of subsp. alpina Arnica fennoscandica Jurtzev & Korobkov, syn of subsp. alpina Doronicum fulgens Poir., syn of subsp. alpina Arnica attenuata Greene, syn of subsp. attenuata Arnica iljinii (Maguire) Iljin, syn of subsp. iljinii Arnica alpina subsp. iljinii Maguire, syn of subsp. iljinii Arnica lonchophylla Greene, syn of subsp. lonchophylla Arnica pulchella Fernald, syn of subsp. tomentosa Arnica tomentosa Macoun, syn of subsp. tomentosa |
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Arnica angustifolia is a cool plant often called narrowleaf arnica or Arctic arnica. It's part of the sunflower family. You can find it growing in very cold places, like the Arctic and high up in mountains. It lives in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, including Canada, Alaska, and the northern Rocky Mountains.
About Narrowleaf Arnica
This plant is special because it can survive in very cold environments. It's often found in places where not many other plants can grow. Imagine a plant that loves snow and ice!
Where Narrowleaf Arnica Lives
Narrowleaf arnica loves chilly weather! It grows in the Arctic regions, which are the coldest parts of the world. You can also find it in alpine areas. These are high up in mountains where it's very cold and windy.
This plant is native to many northern countries. It grows in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. In North America, you can find it in northern and western Canada, Alaska, and the northern Rocky Mountains.
Different Types of Narrowleaf Arnica
Just like there are different types of dogs, there are different types of Arnica angustifolia. These are called subspecies. They are all narrowleaf arnica, but they have small differences and grow in specific places.
Here are some of the subspecies and where they live:
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. alpina - Found in Norway and Sweden.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. angustifolia - Grows across Eurasia and North America.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. attenuata - Lives in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Ungava region of Canada.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. iljinii - Found in Russia.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. lonchophylla - Grows in British Columbia, Canada.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. sornborgeri - Lives in Quebec, Labrador, and Newfoundland, Canada.
- Arnica angustifolia subsp. tomentosa - Found in the Canadian Rockies, Montana in the USA, and also in Quebec and Newfoundland, Canada.
