Arnica chamissonis
Less.
Leafy leopardsbane
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArnica chamissonis, the Chamisso arnica, is a North American species of plants in the family Asteraceae. It is very similar to Arnica montana. Arnica chamissonis is native to North America and naturalized in parts of Europe while A. montana is indigenous to Europe.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) found in temperate regions, grown for its flowers.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are used as a bitter spice to flavour liqueurs.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are used as a bitter spice to flavour liqueurs.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Canada, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 50
