Toluccana Valerian (Valeriana toluccana)

Family: Valerianaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Valeriana toluccana is a PERENNIAL. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in ice cream, baked goods, condiments etc. — No further details are given but the seeds of other members of this genus are parched and then eaten.; An essential oil from the leaves and root is used as a flavouring in ice cream, baked goods, condiments etc.; The leaves can also be used as a condiment.; The plant is used in moderation as a herbal tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)