The real arnica is very popular as a medicinal plant. The plant is protected in several European countries. There are still deposits of arnica in the right locations.
Where is arnica found in Germany?
The real arnica, Latin arnica montana, grows in Germanypreferred at higher altitudes. These include low mountain ranges such as the High Black Forest and the Vosges. That's why the alpine plant is often called mountain welfare.
Where can you find arnica?
The real arnica can be found in mountain ranges in Germanyon barren, unfertilized soils Mountain meadows, dry moors and heaths shine yellow in summer due to the flowers of the plants. You can also find the plant in sparse coniferous forests. In the right location, arnica will also grow in your garden.
Where is arnica found outside of Germany?
In Europe, the distribution area of real arnica is fromSouthern Sweden to the Carpathians. The plant is particularly common in the Alps and the Pyrenees. In the Tyrolean Alps, arnica also grows at altitudes over 2000 meters.
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Other Arnica species
In addition to the real arnica, there are over 30 types. Most of them occur in America. Some of these also thrive very well at lower altitudes in our gardens.
