Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Valerianaceae - Valerian Family


California Valerian

Valeriana capitata ssp. californica/Valeriana californica

The leaves of two related species is edible raw, the roots edible cooked.

Valeriana capitata ssp. californica/Valeriana californica
CalFlora Record




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