Biology:Valeriana pauciflora
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Valeriana |
| Species: | V. pauciflora
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| Binomial name | |
| Valeriana pauciflora Michx.
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Valeriana pauciflora, commonly called the largeflower valerian,[1] is a plant species in the Caprifoliaceae. It is native to the Eastern United States , where it is found in the regions of the Interior Low Plateau, the Ohio River drainage, and the Potomac River Valley.[2] In this region, it is found in very nutrient-rich, mesic forest communities, often in stream valleys or lower slopes.[3]
Valeriana pauciflora is a conservative perennial restricted to high-quality habitat. It produces white through light pink flowers in late spring and early summer.[4] This species can set seeds without insect pollination, and also might be cross-pollinated by butterflies [5]
The specific epithet pauciflora, is Latin for 'few flowered'.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Valeriana pauciflora". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=VAPA2. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ↑ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Valeriana%20pauciflora.png. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States
- ↑ Illinois Wildflowers
- ↑ Barrows, E. M., A. F. Howard, and B. W. Steury. 2011. Phenology, insect associates, and fruiting of Valeriana pauciflora Michaux (Valerianaceae) in the Potomac River Gorge Area of Maryland and Virginia, United States. Marilandica 2 (2): 6–10.
- ↑ Allen J. Coombes The A to Z of Plant Names: A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants, p. 106, at Google Books
- ↑ D. Gledhill The Names of Plants, p. 220, at Google Books
Wikidata ☰ Q17435818 entry
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