Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier Flora -- Arnica longifolia -- (Longleaf Arnica)

presented by Susan McDougall


Arnica longifolia

A rare Aster Family member at the Park, Longleaf Arnica grows on the east side above 6,000 feet. There are 3-5 heads on each tall stem.

Author: Susan McDougall
First Burroughs, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 22, 2012
Arnica longifolia

The leaves are lancelike, glandular-hairy (as are the stems, and in pairs; they are not toothed.

Author: Susan McDougall
First Burroughs, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS:
Date: August 22, 2012

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