Valerian (2)
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Western Valerian
Valeriana occidentalis
Family:
Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)
AKA:
Field Valerian
Photo taken on:
June 2, 2006
Location:
Gothic, CO
Life Zones:
Montane to subalpine
Habitat:
Moist meadows, forest edges
Blooms early in the season. Grows over 2ft. |
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Sharpleaf Valerian
Valeriana acutiloba (V. capitata subspecies acutiloba)
Family:
Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)
AKA:
Alpine Valerian
Photo taken on:
June 16, 2007
Location:
Copper Creek Trail, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Montane to subalpine
Habitat:
Shady meadows, openings
Shorter than V. occidentalis and has pinkish flowers, thinner leaves and
grows in more shady areas. |
White/Cream Round Clusters