Tuberous valerian
Valériane tubéreuse
Native to the Mediterranean
Flower extracts were used as perfume in the 16th century
Flower extracts were used as perfume in the 16th century
Valerian root is used to make herbal medicine to treat
insomnia and anxiety
Genus name comes from Latin valere, meaning to be
strong and healthy
Leaves are aromatic when bruised;
radical leaves are entire, oval; stem leaves are deeply
cut into 5 -9 elongated segments
Flowers are arranged in small, terminal heads; blooms
April - June
“Red Valerian” is a different species: Centranthus ruber
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In Situ, Lacoste, 5.17.13
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Bloom 5.17.13
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