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Valerianella ozarkana
Valerianella ozarkana Dyal
Benjamin Franklin Bush, Benjamin Franklin-bush
Valerianaceae (Valerian family)
Synonym(s): Valerianella bushii
USDA Symbol: VAOZ
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , MO , OKNative Habitat: Rocky glades, open woods.
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Valerianella ozarkana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Valerianella ozarkana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Valerianella ozarkana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR