subfamily
Valerians and Allies
Valerianoideae
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native valerians and allies All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Sitka Valerian
Valeriana sitchensis
caterpillars
1
food
1
flowers
31
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Shortspur Seablush
Plectritis congesta
caterpillars
1
flowers
76
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Beaked Cornsalad
Valerianella radiata
caterpillars
1
flowers
21
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Longhorn Seablush
Plectritis macrocera
caterpillars
1
flowers
8
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Edible Valerian
Valeriana edulis
caterpillars
1
flowers
8
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Benjamin Franklin Bush
Valerianella ozarkana
caterpillars
1
flowers
8
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Western Valerian
Valeriana occidentalis
caterpillars
1
flowers
3
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Arizona Valerian
Valeriana arizonica
caterpillars
1
flowers
3
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Sharpleaf Valerian
Valeriana acutiloba
caterpillars
1
flowers
3
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Longspur Seablush
Plectritis ciliosa
caterpillars
1
flowers
1
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Northern Corn Salad
Valerianella umbilicata
caterpillars
1
flowers
1
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Goosefoot Cornsalad
Valerianella chenopodiifolia
caterpillars
1
flowers
1
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California Valerian
Valeriana californica
flowers
4
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Capitate Valerian
Valeriana capitata
flowers
3
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Wenatchee Valerian
Valeriana columbiana
flowers
3