Valeriana sambucifolia (Valerianaceae)

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Valeriana sambucifolia
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The Valeriana sambucifolia plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. officinalis sambucifolia. (Mikan.f.)Celak.

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Latin Name:  Valeriana sambucifolia
Family:  Valerianaceae
Author:  Mikan.f.

Known Hazards:  It is said that prolonged medicinal use of this plant can lead to addiction. A course of treatment should not exceed 3 months.

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp shady places[50].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1], preferring a moist site[7, 17]. Succeeds in full sun or in partial shade[233]. This species is considered to be no more than a sub-species of V. officinalis by many botanists[200], it has the same uses as that species[4]. Often grown in the herb garden and also sometimes grown commercially as a medicinal herb[1, 200]. Cats are very fond of this plant, particularly the powdered root[1, 4, 20]. The root also attracts rats[14]. A good companion for most plants.

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