Naturalised on walls, cliffs, etc, esp. by the sea or on chalky soils in CI to C Br and W Ire White forms commonly seen
Valeriana . . . . Valerian
Valeriana dioica . . . . Marsh valerian
Marshes and bogs, in S but to S Sc
Valeriana officinalis . . Valerian
Marshes throughout Br and Ire
Valeriana pyrenaica . . Pyrenean Valerian
Naturalised in N & W Br
Valerianella . . . . Cornsalad
Early flowering, largely disappearing by June; They key difference between spp. is the fruit - smooth (V. locusta) on L, or with clear groove (V. carinata) on R. (several other rare spp. are recognised)
Valerianella carinata . . Keeded cornsalad
Common CI, SE Ire a Br from Manchester S
Valerianella locusta . . Common cornsalad
Throughout BI, further N than V. carinata (pic.3 - by Colin Hutchinson)
