3-89 Valerianaceae, valerian family

Marian C. Munro; Ruth E Newell; Nichola M. Hill

Authors

Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Ruth E Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia;
Nichola M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, valerian family, dicots, Valeriana, valerian

Abstract

Three hundred species form 13 genera in this species, but only a single perennial herb reaches Nova Scotia. Familial characters include a corolla tube subtended by a calyx tube, its segments inrolled at anthesis and expanding to form a pappus. The corolla is five-merous and is nearly bilabiate, the tube spurred or swollen. The stamens are inserted and alternate with the corolla lobes, reduced to three. Pistil has three carpels, a single fertile one. Fruit is a indehiscent capsule. Photos by David Mazerolle and Martin Thomas.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia;

Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nichola M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor