Valeriana capitata
Valerian
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The Valeriana capitata plant species is found in Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Valerian.

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Latin Name:  Valeriana capitata
Common Name:  Valerian
Family:  Valerianaceae
Author:  Pall.
 
Known Hazards:  Some caution is advised with the use of this plant. At least one member of the genus is considered to be poisonous raw[161] and V. officinalis is a powerful nervine and sedative that can become habit-forming.
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Boggy meadows and moist slopes in Alaska[172].

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