Arnica chamissonis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Chamisso arnica

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Conical

Size

  • Length: 2.7–4.2 mm
  • Width: 0.5–0.7 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Longitudinal ribs; white granularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
surface.

Other structures

White pappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
usually fragmented.

Identification notes

Strong white apicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
crown.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Arnica chamissonis Less.

Synonyms

Arnica chamissonis subsp. foliosa var. andina (Nutt.) Ediger & T.M. Barkley

 Arnica chamissonis  ssp.  foliosa  var.  andina . Achenes with a white apical crown. 
Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa var. andina. Achenes with a white apical crown.