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Smith, R.W.

Valerianella umbilicata

Valerianella umbilicata (Sull.) Alph. Wood

Navel Cornsalad, Northern Corn Salad

Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)

Synonym(s): Valerianella intermedia, Valerianella patellaria, Valerianella radiata var. intermedia

USDA Symbol: VAUM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV
Canada: ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-05-05
Research By: CBR

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