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Definition of red valerian

red valerian

Plural:red valerians
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A bushy perennial flowering plant (Centranthus ruber) in the honeysuckle family, native to the Mediterranean region and widely naturalized on old stone walls and rocky slopes, bearing dense, rounded terminal clusters of small, fragrant crimson, deep pink, or white tubular flowers.

Example

"Tufts of red valerian sprouted from the crevices of the ancient limestone wall, attracting butterflies with their dense clusters of crimson blossoms."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red valerian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-valerian
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