The Red Valerian is of Mediterranean origin but is now common and widespread in the UK, preferring to grow on sea cliffs, waste ground and old walls.


The Red Valerian is of Mediterranean origin but is now common and widespread in the UK, preferring to grow on sea cliffs, waste ground and old walls. It has a white flower phase as shown here


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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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