Valeriana cornucopiae
Linn.
African valerian
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Description
Valeriana cornucopiae is an herb native to Mediterranean regions in the Caprifoliaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten in salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten in salads.
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Distribution
It grows naturally in Mediterranean regions.
Where It Grows
Britain, Europe, France, Mediterranean, North America,
Notes
Also put in the family Valerianaceae.
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 669
- Sp. pl. 1:31. 1753
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