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Valerianella locusta

Basic information
Scientific name Valerianella locusta

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Major synonym Valerianella olitoria
Common names Lewiston cornsalad
Higher taxon Valerianaceae, Dipsacales, Magnoliopsida, Magnoliophyta
Natural range Europe
Habitat Road side, bank, etc.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Entire Japanese main islands Range in Japan
Origin Unknown.
Date Middle or late 19 C.
Route Unknown.
Impact Unknown.
Regulation in Japan No action for prevention, mitigation, control, or eradication.
Introduced range in other countries Unknown.
Reference Notes
  • Ogaito, H. (2010, pers. comm., on status in Hyogo Pref.)
  • Osada (1976) Colored Illustrations of Naturalized Plants of Japan. Hoikusha, Osaka.
  • etc.
In mid April, this species is dominant in some region (e.g., Mukogawa River bank, Hyogo Pref., western Japan).