broadleaf arnica

Arnica latifolia

Broadleaf arnica is a bright yellow flower that grows in the mountains. It has big, broad leaves and can be found in sunny spots. This flower is not just pretty; it has been used for healing too!

Hábitat: Mountain regions

Aspecto

The broadleaf arnica has broad, heart-shaped basal leaves and an upright stem topped with 1-5 bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads. Its sunny blossoms typically have 10-15 ray petals surrounding a disc of tiny florets, making it stand out in alpine meadows.

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broadleaf arnica

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Plantas

Rareza

Common

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

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Datos interesantes

After mountain snows melt, this amazing plant can quickly sprout and bloom in just a few weeks!

Even though it looks like a daisy, it's actually a relative of the giant sunflower!

Its name "Arnica" might come from a Greek word meaning "lamb's skin" because of its soft leaves!

This tough plant loves to grow high up in mountains, sometimes even above the tree line!

Habilidades especiales

Broadleaf arnica has natural compounds that make it bitter and moderately toxic, helping it defend against hungry herbivores.

Its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers act like a giant target, attracting bees and flies to help with pollination.

Broadleaf arnica can grow in harsh, rocky mountain environments and survive cold winters, thanks to its sturdy roots.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-60 cm
Extensión: 15-30 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 3-7 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to late summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Moderada
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Felted Bumble Bee

Bombus mixtus

Feeds on nectar and pollen from the flowers.

pollinates

Two-form Bumble Bee

Bombus bifarius

Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common Drone Fly

Syrphus ribesii

Adults visit flowers for nectar and pollen.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Medicinal

Las plantas medicinales poseen compuestos químicos que pueden utilizarse con fines terapéuticos para tratar enfermedades o mantener la salud.

Imán para polinizadores

Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.

Montaña

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica a las especies que se encuentran en regiones montañosas, caracterizadas por su gran altitud, pendientes pronunciadas y zonas climáticas variables.