Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis 11.1 History 11.2 Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis was described by Christian Friedrich Lessing. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis is a subspecies in the genus Arnica which contains 32 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Aster Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled.

The fruits are achenes.

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[edit] Distribution

[edit] Cultivation

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -45,5º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist to moist.

[edit] Uses

Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis

[edit] History

[edit] Arnica chamissonis ssp. chamissonis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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