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Valeriana edulis Torr. & A. Gray

Common Name: COMMON VALERIAN
Coefficient of Conservatism: 10
Coefficient of Wetness: -5
Wetness Index: OBL
Physiognomy: Nt P-Forb
Status: T

Fens, meadows, and wet prairies.

Eastern American plants (centered around the southern Great Lakes region) are referred to var. ciliata (Torr. & A. Gray) Cronquist, sometimes recognized as a distinct species from var. edulis, which is widespread in the west.

Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation

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Counties
Berrien
Cass
Hillsdale
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Lenawee
Livingston
Oakland
Van Buren
Washtenaw

Citation:
MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. March, 28, 2025
https://lsa-miflora-p.lsait.lsa.umich.edu/#/record/2761