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Valeriana dioica

Valeriana dioica L.

Marsh Valerian

Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: VADI

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 18 inches tall when flowering.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , ME , MT , NV , SD , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NT , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACW			FACW			FACW	FACW

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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