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Valeriana

(Genus)

Overview

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Valeriana is a genus of flowering plants in the family Valerianaceae. It includes a number of species of which the best known is the garden valerian Valeriana officinalis. Some species are native to Europe, others to North America and South America (especially in the Andes). It is often used as a way to sleep better.

Taxonomy

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The Genus Valeriana is further organized into finer groupings including:

Sources

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 17:00:28