Valerianella radiata
(Beaked Cornsalad)
Valerianella radiata, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0938
Valerianella radiata, Buescher State Park, Bastrop Co. 4994
Valerianella radiata, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington Co. 2701
Valerianella radiata, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7313
Valerianella radiata, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7320
Valerianella radiata, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 2456
Valerianella radiata, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 2452
Valerianella radiata, Buescher State Park, Bastrop Co. 4995
Valerianella radiata, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7315
| Scientific Name | Valerianella radiata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VARA |
| Common Name | Beaked Cornsalad | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35397 |
| Family | Valerianaceae (Valerian) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Low, moist areas in Central and East Texas. Plant: Annual 6 to 24 inches tall, stout four-sided central stem dichotomous-branched (i.e. branching into pairs) in the upper half of the plant. Leaves: Pairs of opposite, connate leaves up to 3 inches long and 1 inch across, lower oblong-spatulate, upper oblong-ovate, hairy, entire margins. Inflorescence: Upper stems produce flat-topped clusters about 1/2 to 3/4 inch across of 4 to 12 small white flowers about 1/8-inch across, 5 petals, 3 white, protruding stamens and one protruding stigma. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, V. woodsiana in "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and Illinois Wildflowers. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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