Valerian - Valeriana officionalis Hakea The root is said to

The root is said to be similar to a sweet potato in texture and flavor

Everything from tiny babies to mature clusters

the long taproots (up to 13 feet) will firmly anchor soils and hillsides in place and can be made into fiber mats and ropes

Certain cultivated varieties have yellow instead of magenta flowers

Valerian - Valeriana officionalis Hakea The root is said toOne of the oldest known western herbs, Valerian was used as far back as the times of ancient Greece and Rome. Its therapeutic uses were described by Hippocrates, and in the 2nd century, Galen prescribed Valerian for insomnia. It was used to treat Nervousness, headaches Trembling, and heart palpitations. During World War II, it was used in England to relieve the stress of air raids. Although this herb is generally known as a relaxant, according to the