Valerianaceae Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray

Edible Valerian

Blackfoot - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56

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Scientific name: Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: VAEDE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Edible Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Raw roots considered poisonous.

RECRD: 60714 id: 42518

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