Valeriana arizonica

Valeriana arizonica, the Arizona valerian, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae.[2] It is native to the US states of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.[1] A perennial forb reaching 45 cm (18 in), it is found growing in coniferous forests at elevations from 1,400 to 2,400 m (4,500 to 8,000 ft).[2][3]

Valeriana arizonica
At the Arboretum at Flagstaff
In New Mexico
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Valeriana
Species:
V. arizonica
Binomial name
Valeriana arizonica
Synonyms[1]
  • Valeriana acutiloba var. ovata (Rydb.) A.Nelson
  • Valeriana ovata Rydb.

References
  1. "Valeriana arizonica A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. "Valeriana arizonica A. Gray Arizona Valerian". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. Crumbacher, L. (2012). "Valeriana arizonica A. Gray". soroherbaria.org. Consortium of Southern Rocky Mountain Herbaria. Retrieved 30 March 2024.


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