''Valeriana dioica'', the marsh valerian, is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''

Valeriana ''Valeriana'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, members of which may by commonly known as valerians. It contains many species, including the garden valerian, ''Valeriana officinalis''. Species are native to all continen ...

'', native to Europe and Anatolia. It is typically found in calcareous fens. It is a dioecious species, with male and female flowers on separate individuals, and it is pollinated by small flies.

Varieties

The following varieties are currently accepted: *''Valeriana dioica'' var. ''dioica'' *''Valeriana dioica'' var. ''sylvatica'' S.Watson – northern North America

References

dioica Dioecious plants Flora of Europe Flora of Turkey Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Plants described in 1753 {{Dipsacales-stub