Valeriana amurensis
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Basic Information
Family: Valerianaceae
Genus: valeriana
Plant ID (slug): valeriana-amurensis
Numeric ID: 20060
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Valeriana amurensis is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. An emergency food, they are only used when all else fails[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
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.
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Valeriana amurensis
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