Family: Caprifoliaceae
garden valerian, garden-heliotrope
Matthew L. Wagner
Steve C. Garske
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Valeriana: a medieval Latin name either referring to the Roman emperor or to the word valere, "to be healthy and strong" from its use as a folk medicine in the treatment of nervousness and hysteria
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-5' tall forb; stems hairy but mostly at the nodes; from short rhizomes
Leaves: opposite; basal and stem leaves divided into 11-21 toothed, lance-like segments
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/8" long, narrowly flaring, tubular shape,
; inflorescence a large, opened, branched cluster; blooms May-Aug.
Habitat: disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; potentially invasive
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-5' tall forb; stems hairy but mostly at the nodes; from short rhizomes
Leaves: opposite; basal and stem leaves divided into 11-21 toothed, lance-like segments
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/8" long, narrowly flaring, tubular shape,
; inflorescence a large, opened, branched cluster; blooms May-Aug.Habitat: disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; potentially invasive
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Steve C. Garske
Joshua J. Nemec
Joshua J. Nemec
Steve C. Garske
Richard Bauer
Paul E. Berry
Paul E. Berry
Steve C. Garske
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
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Botanical Illustration
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