Valeriana acutiloba
Cordilleran Valerian, Sharpleaf Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana capitata subsp. acutiloba (Rydb.) F.G.Mey.
- Valeriana capitata subsp. acutiloba (Rydb.) F.G.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Valeriana acutiloba (commonly known as Cordilleran Valerian or Sharpleaf Valerian) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Valeriana, which contains over 400 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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