Valeriana officinalis

Definitions of Valeriana officinalis
  1. noun
    tall rhizomatous plant having very fragrant flowers and rhizomes used medicinally
    synonyms: common valerian, garden heliotrope
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    valerian
    a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
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