Valeriana macrosiphon
| Long-spurred valerian | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Valeriana |
| Species: | V. macrosiphon |
| Binomial name | |
| Valeriana macrosiphon | |
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Valeriana macrosiphon, also commonly called long-spurred valerian, is a herb of the family Caprifoliaceae.
The erect annual herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.4 metres (0 to 1 ft). It blooms in spring and early summer producing pink-red-white flowers.
The species is native to Northern Africa and southwestern Europe but has become naturalised in many areas including the south west of Western Australia.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Valeriana macrosiphon (Boiss.) E.Vilm. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ↑ "Centranthus macrosiphon". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.