Valeriana edulis subsp. procera (Kunth) F.G.Mey.

Subspecies

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Characteristics

A herb.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Pollination entomogamy
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Environment

It is a temperate plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

The root is cooked for a long time to remove the unpleasant flavour and then eaten.
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Edible roots
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Valeriana edulis subsp. procera world distribution map, present in Mexico

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262201-2
WFO ID wfo-0001143764
COL ID 5LQ9Z
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Synonyms

Valeriana procera Valeriana knautioides Valeriana edulis subsp. procera