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Valeriana edulis
Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
Tobacco Root, Edible Valerian
Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: VAED
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , ID , IL , IN , MI , MN , MT , NM , NV , OH , OR , SD , UT , WA , WI , WYCanada: BC , ON
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Valeriana edulis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Valeriana edulis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Valeriana edulis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-02Research By: DEW