RED VALERIAN

Latin: Centranthus ruber

Latvian: centrante Sarkanā

Centering have got valerian a plant of the subfamily , therefore people do it often

called " red valerian. But unlike the usual valerian centrante is not a treatment the

plant So yes widely used landscape in design and flower beds in formation .

Centrante is a perennial plant with umbrella-shaped RED PINK flowers. It can easily

be confused with true valerian, which usually has lighter pink to white flowers and

mottled leaves. Unlike red valerian, the pale flowers have a less prominent spike at

the back of the flower, rounder petals and three stamens that stand out noticeably.

Blooms from May to September, height 60-100cm. Red centrants are sown from

May to June. Centrantes seedlings are exhibited in a permanent place from August

to September at a distance of 40x50 cm. After cutting off the flowered inflorescences

- it blooms again. Sunny places are suitable for cultivation.

APPLICATION

Cooking

Young leaves - raw or cooked. They can be added to salads. The taste can be quite

bitter. The root can be used in stews or soups.

IN MEDICINE

Red valerian is often confused with true valerian (Valeriana officionalis), a famously

potent herb. Red valerian, or red valerian, is sometimes used for sleep and

relaxation, but has no proven medicinal properties.

Augu katalogs ir tapis ar Eiropas Savienības finansiālu atbalstu Pārrobežu sadarbības programmas 2014.–2020. gadam projekta LVIII-062 “Versts of Feelings 2” ietvaros