Valeriana officinalis

I liked the “notches” or points on the leaves of this plant and the color pattern. I’m guessing it’s Valeriana officinalis (family Valerianaceae), based on at least one photo at PlantSystematics.org, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/imgs/pelserpb/r/Valerianaceae_Valeriana_officinalis_15810.html
The genus is correct, but species cannot be “nailed down” until flowers pop…

Banned in Connecticut as a “state-listed noxious weed”! See http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=VAOF

An interesting read: “Medical attributes of Valeriana officinalis - Valerian,” http://klemow.wilkes.edu/Valerian.html

Species page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Valeriana_officinalis&rank=binomial

Photo taken at the SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

One year ago (“Spring arrives this week!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-03-18
Two years ago (“Spare time?”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-03-18

[Rick Schies]

Cool leaf pattern