Greek valerian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun erect or spreading perennial of the eastern United States
    Polemonium reptans.
  2. noun pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
    Polemonium caeruleum; Jacob's ladder; Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae; Polemonium van-bruntiae; charity.

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Definitions
  1. (Bot.), a plant (Polemonium cæruleum) with blue or white flowers, and leaves resembling those of the officinal valerian.

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