meaning of valerian
1. Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic.
2. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or ink flowers
Related Words
valerian | valerian family | valeriana | valeriana officinalis | valerianaceae | valerianaceous | valerianate | valerianella | valerianella locusta | valerianella olitoria | valerianic |
