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Valeriana elongata Jacq.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesValeriana elongata Jacq. 
BibliographyEnum. Stirp. Vindob.: 7, 205 (1762)
Native Rangee. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1400-2200m
Descriptionbasal leaves long petiolate, ovate, entire, stem leaves shortly petiolate, basally rounded, upper leaves sessile, uppermost leaves often subulate; dioecious
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow, yellowish red
Bloomlate summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, 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 elongata var. polygama DC.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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