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Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber)

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A plant that grows on old walls, rocks, waysides, cliffs. Red Valerian was introduced in the 16th century from the Mediterranean but is now naturalised in many places. It is 30-80cm tall with grey-green oval-lanceolate leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are in clusters and are deep pink or scarlet with a slender tube 8-10mm bearing a pointed spur 3-4mm long. The plant is sweet scented and visited by many butterflies and insects. Its leaves although bitter can be eaten. Picture taken near Bedford 7th June 2006.

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8th Jun 2006 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant flower wildlife

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