Mountain Tobacco (Arnica angustifolia alpina)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arnica angustifolia alpina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Pasture and open woodland on neutral to calcareous soils. Bare rocky alpine slopes and summits. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)