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  8. Western Valerian

species 1,856 observations

Western Valerian

Valeriana occidentalis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gillett's Checkerspot 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Clodius Parnassian, Dusky Clearwing Moth 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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