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Valeriana californica

California Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana acutiloba var. glabra (Jeps.) Cronquist +5 more
  • Valeriana acutiloba var. glabra (Jeps.) Cronquist
  • Valeriana capitata subsp. californica (A.Heller) F.G.Mey.
  • Valeriana puberulenta Rydb.
  • Valeriana seminuda Piper
  • Valeriana sylvatica var. glabra Jeps.
  • Valeriana whiltonae Eastw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Valeriana californica (commonly known as California valerian) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada, Oregon

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