Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants
compiled by Elizabeth Painter
up to date as of May 1, 2016
Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).
Taxon | Arnica latifolia |
group | Eudicots |
Family | Asteraceae |
Family common name(s) | composite; composita; comp; aster; asterwort; asterworts; sunflower; daisy; dandelion |
Genus common name(s) | arnica; leopard's-bane; leopard's bane; leopardbane; mountain tobacco; mountain snuff; lamb's skin |
Species common name(s) | broad-leaved arnica; broad leaved arnica; broad-leafed arnica; broad leafed arnica; broad-leaf arnica; broad leaf arnica; broadleaf arnica; daffodil arnica; daffodil leopardbane |
| | Common name(s) generally applied to other taxa or multiple taxa | mountain arnica, slender arnica, slender leopardbane are applied to multiple Arnica taxa |
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