Valeriana sitchensis
Marsh Valerian, Pacific Valerian
Other regional names: Sitka Valerian +1 more
- Sitka Valerian
- Swamp Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana anomala Eastw. +6 more
- Valeriana anomala Eastw.
- Valeriana frigidorum Gand.
- Valeriana hookeri var. beta Shuttlew.
- Valeriana micrantha E.Nelson
- Valeriana sitchensis subsp. sitchensis
- Valeriana sitchensis var. sitchensis
- Valeriana suksdorfii Gand.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Valeriana sitchensis (commonly known as Marsh Valerian or Pacific Valerian) is a herbaceous perennial within the Caprifoliaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia and North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Northern Territory, Northwest Territories, Oregon, Washington, Yukon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois