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Bruso, George H.

Valeriana uliginosa

Valeriana uliginosa (Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb.

Mountain Valerian

Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)

Synonym(s): Valeriana sitchensis ssp. uliginosa, Valeriana sitchensis var. uliginosa

USDA Symbol: VAUL2

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 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: IL , IN , ME , MI , NH , NY , OH , VT , WI
Canada: NB , ON , QC

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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