Valeriana montana, L.

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11. V. montana L. , Sp. Pl. 32 (1753) .

Rhizome somewhat branched. Stems 12-50 cm, several, hairy or subglabrous. Basal leaves entire, ovate, orbicular or elliptical (rarely cordate), petiolate; cauline simple, rarely 3-fid, ovate, entire or toothed. Flowers lilac, pink or white; corolla-tube 3-5 mm. Fruit 4-5 mm, glabrous. 2n = 32. Scrub and rocky ground, mainly in mountains’, usually calcicole. • From E. C. France and the E. Carpathians southwards to E.C. Spain, S. Italy and S. Bulgaria. Al Au Bu Co Cz Ga Ge He Hs It Ju Lu Rm Sa.