Annual Valerian

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Centranthus calcitrapae

Annual Valerian, a reference photo
Photo: Xemenendura · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Valeriana calcitrapae is a species of annual herb in the family Caprifoliaceae. Individuals can grow to 18 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin, Crimea, and Macaronesia (the Azores, Canary Islands, and Madeira).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Annual 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Species
Centranthus calcitrapae

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