Valerianaceae Collection

Discover the enchanting world of Valerianaceae, a diverse family of over 250 species, showcased in this captivating collection of historical engravings

Valerianaceae Collection: VALERIAN FLOWERS, 1613. White Jacobs Ladder (Greek Valerian)

VALERIAN FLOWERS, 1613. White Jacobs Ladder (Greek Valerian), Cretan spikenard and Lilac-blue Jacobs Ladder (Greek valerian)

Valerianaceae Collection: Cretan valerian (Valeriana asarifolia) in flower growing between rocks, Prina, Crete

Cretan valerian (Valeriana asarifolia) in flower growing between rocks, Prina, Crete, Greece, April 2009

Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) flowering, at 2500m, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Valerianaceae Collection: Caucasian Valerian (Valeriana alliarifolia) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture

Caucasian Valerian (Valeriana alliarifolia) flowering, growing on high grazing pasture, Anzar Yayla, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Valerianaceae Collection: Valerian - Valeriana officinalis (Phu magnum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium

Valerian - Valeriana officinalis (Phu magnum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Valerianaceae Collection: MASTERWORT, SOAPWORT. Masterwort (Umbelliferae), bouncing bet or soapwort (Caryophyllaceae)

MASTERWORT, SOAPWORT. Masterwort (Umbelliferae), bouncing bet or soapwort (Caryophyllaceae) and wild valerian (Valerianaceae)

Valerianaceae Collection: Marsh Valerian (Valeriana dioica) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley

Marsh Valerian (Valeriana dioica) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) flowering, Powys, Wales, june

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Discover the enchanting world of Valerianaceae, a diverse family of over 250 species, showcased in this captivating collection of historical engravings. Witness the ethereal beauty of Valerian flowers, including White Jacobs Ladder (Valeriana officinalis), blooming in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1613. Marvel at Cretan Valerian (Valeriana asarifolia) in its natural habitat on the rocky terrain of Crete. Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) graces the high-altitude pastures of the Italian Alps, while Caucasian Valerian (Valeriana alliarifolia) flourishes in the Pontic Mountains. Valerian is not the only wonder here; Masterwort (Umbelliferae) and Soapwort (Caryophyllaceae), close relatives, are also depicted in these stunning illustrations. Explore further with Marsh Valerian (Valeriana dioica) in Market Weston Fen, Suffolk, England, and Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) in Powys, Wales, both in their June bloom. Delve into the rich history and allure of these fascinating plants.