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Valeriana celtica L.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesValeriana celtica L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 32 (1753)
Native RangeAlps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2000-3500m
Descriptionbasal leaves oblong-lanceolate, tapered to short petiole, entire, stem leaves small, linear, opposite, flowers in elongate panicle, dioecious
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring; basal cuttings in late spring
SynonymsValeriana celtica ssp. norica Vierh.
Valeriana norica (Vierh.) Landolt
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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