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red valerian
a bushy valerian, Centranthus ruber, of Europe and southwestern Asia, having many fragrant red, crimson, or white flowers. -
valerian family
the plant family Valerianaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants and shrubs having simple or compound, opposite leaves, clusters of small flowers, and dry, indehiscent fruit, and including corn salad, spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), and valerian. -
valerianaceous
belonging to the plant family Valerianaceae. -
allheal
any of several plants reputed to have healing powers, such as selfheal and valerian -
corn salad
any valerianaceous plant of the genus Valerianella, esp the European species V. locusta, which often grows in cornfields and whose leaves are sometimes used in salads -
garden heliotrope
the common valerian, Valeriana officinalis, especially when cultivated as an ornamental.