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Richardson, Charmaine

Valerianella amarella

Valerianella amarella (Lindh. ex Engelm.) Krok

Hairy Cornsalad

Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: vaam2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

From the Image Gallery

22 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 12 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: KS , OK , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0813 Collected Mar 11, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0217 Collected May 6, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
NPSOT 1017 Collected Mar 22, 1995 in Bexar County by Mike Fox

3 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-82 Collected 2007-04-30 in Travis County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Bibliography

Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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