valeriana | (n) genus of widely distributed perennial herbs and some shrubs, Syn. genus Valeriana |
valerianaceae | (n) genus of mostly herbs having a characteristic fetid odor, Syn. family Valerianaceae, valerian family |
common valerian | (n) tall rhizomatous plant having very fragrant flowers and rhizomes used medicinally, Syn. Valeriana officinalis, garden heliotrope |
Valerianaceous | a. (Bot.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, plants of a natural order ( |
Valerianate | n. (Chem.) A valerate. [ 1913 Webster ] |