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Valeriana edulis (Tobacco root)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

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)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , ID , IL , IN , MI , MN , MT , NM , NV , OH , OR , SD , UT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: BC , ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FAC FACW FACW FAC
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Valeriana edulis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Valeriana edulis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Valeriana edulis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-02
Research By: DEW

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