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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 Jacob&#039;s Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.<br /> <br /> Traditionally, the root was used by Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing along a trail in a mixed forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81092/american_greek_valerian_-_polemonium_reptans.html" title="American Greek Valerian - Polemonium reptans"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/81092_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=JyvaSXbAbLHmaYDPLnjOxTNrKb8%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="American Greek Valerian - Polemonium reptans Weak stemmed plant with flowers in loose clusters of violet-blue bells. A common name for this plant is Jacob&#039;s Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.<br /> <br /> Traditionally, the root was used by Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing along a trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81091/american_greek_valerian_-_polemonium_reptans.html Geotagged,Greek Valerian,Polemonium reptans,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> 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 Jacob's Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.

Traditionally, the root was used by Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions.

Habitat: Growing along a trail in a mixed forest

American Greek Valerian - Polemonium reptans Weak stemmed plant with flowers in loose clusters of violet-blue bells. A common name for this plant is Jacob's Ladder, which refers to the ladder-like arrangement of the leaves.<br /> <br /> Traditionally, the root was used by Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing along a trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81091/american_greek_valerian_-_polemonium_reptans.html Geotagged,Greek Valerian,Polemonium reptans,Spring,United States

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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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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2019. Captured May 11, 2019 14:04 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm