Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It is the type species of the genus Valeriana.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Common valerian being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Valeriana wolgensis
- Valeriana excelsa
- Valeriana grossheimii
- Valeriana pratensis
- Valeriana rossica
- Valeriana stolonifera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Dipsacales
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Valeriana
- Species
- Valeriana officinalis
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