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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

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. 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: 0000-00-00
Research By: DEW

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