Wildflowers of Europe
Valeriana officinalis
| Family : | VALERIANACEAE |
| Common Name (UK) : | Valerian |
| Common Name (DE) : | Baldrian |
| Common Name (FR) : | Valériane officinale |
| Habitat : | Common in wet ground, in lowland marshes and beside burns on moors |
| Remarks : | The root is gathered in September/October after flowering and used in an infusion as a tranquilizer. This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive. |
| First appearing : | May |
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