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Weed Identification

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Science Virginia Cooperative Extension

garden valerian

Family

Valerianaceae

Scientific Name

Valeriana officinalis

Synonyms (former Scientific Names):

Valerianell excelsa
Valerianella officinalis ssp. excelsa
Valerianella sambucifolia
Valerianella officinalis ssp. sambucifolia

Life Cycle

perennial

Plant Type

Herb