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American Greek Valerian - Polemonium reptans Weak stemmed plant with flowers in loose clusters of violet-blue bells. A common name for this plant is False Jacob&#039;s Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rocky, deciduous forest Geotagged,Greek Valerian,Polemonium reptans,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

American Greek Valerian - Polemonium reptans

Weak stemmed plant with flowers in loose clusters of violet-blue bells. A common name for this plant is False Jacob's Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.

Habitat: Rocky, deciduous forest

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The Greek Valerian

"Polemonium reptans" is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. Common names include spreading Jacob's ladder, creeping Jacob's ladder, false Jacob's ladder, abscess root, american Greek valerian, blue bells, stairway to heaven, and sweatroot.

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Similar species: Ericales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 3, 2019. Captured May 2, 2019 12:59 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/512s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm