THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Valeriana pyrenaica
Pyrenean Valerian
Species Details
Pyrenean Valerian is a newly established perennial of waysides and woods. The two recent records are from the north-western part of our area; near Reservoir Road (SK0081 v.c.58), and Furness Vale (SK0084 v.c.58). The one previous record is from the centre of the county at Hopton Hall (SK2552) for 1969. It is a native of the Pyrennes that is sometimes grown in gardens.