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Valerianaceae
Valeriana

not marked as a favorite taxon Valeriana scandens Linnaeus. Common name: Florida Valerian. Habitat: Floodplain forests, hammocks. Distribution: Ne. FL south to c. peninsular FL; Mexico (many states, from Tam and COA southwards) through Central America to South America; West Indies.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl7, K4, Mex, S, WH3. Basionym: Valeriana scandens L. 1762

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

Heliophily ⓘ: 3

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