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Valeriana italica

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    So pretty! Are the flowers fragrant? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Yael Orgad's profile
      Yael Orgad
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      do you know the smell of valerian drops? this Valeriana smells similar, but fainter. not a lovely fragrance... Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
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        Oh, no I don't know the smell. And, oddly, I didn't make the connection from this plant to Valerian. Posted 4 years ago
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          I'm Sorry! in Hebrew the names are similar - so the connection is trivial. I don't always remember not everyone knows Israeli botany like I do... ;-)
          anyway, here there are several old stories about hikers groups (like class trip or youth organizations) that went hiking with a medic, and the Valerian drops bottle (glass bottle, of course) shattered in the medicine bag, so the medic and all his gear was stinking for the rest of the hike...           Posted 4 years ago
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            No need to be sorry ;). My botanical knowledge is limited, unfortunately. Sounds like a stinky hike! I was curious, looked it up, and found an article online that was titled, "Valerian--is the stink worth the sleep benefits?" Lol. I guess it truly reeks. Posted 4 years ago

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The Valeriana italica

Valeriana italica is a perennial plant of the Valerianoideae subfamily in the Caprifoliaceae family. it is a tall plant, up to 80 cm tall. the leaves along the stem are getting smaller the higher they are on the stem. the inflorescence is round and comprised of many small white-pink flowers. it usually blooms between February and April, on rocks and cliffs.

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Similar species: Dipsacales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Feb 5, 2021. Captured Feb 2, 2021 13:03 in 721, Israel.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.