Valerianaceae |
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Author:
| Surhone, Lambert M. |
Editor:
| Surhone, Lambert M. Timpledon, Miriam T. Marseken, Susan F. |
ISBN: | 978-613-1-19360-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
Publisher: | AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $38.00 |
Book Description:
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Valerianaceae, or valerian family, of the order Dipsacales contains about 350 species in 7 genera. Plants are generally herbaceous and foliage often has a strong, disagreeable odor. They are found native in most regions of the world except for Australia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals or used in herbal medicine for inducing relaxation and...
More DescriptionPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Valerianaceae, or valerian family, of the order Dipsacales contains about 350 species in 7 genera. Plants are generally herbaceous and foliage often has a strong, disagreeable odor. They are found native in most regions of the world except for Australia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals or used in herbal medicine for inducing relaxation and sleep. The genera of this family along with some species follow Centranthus.