Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian officinalis, aka True Valerian is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant. The mature plant (2+ years) may have a height of 1.5 metres (5 ft) to over 3.4 metres (11 ft),. It bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many pollinators. Extract of Valerian root may have sedative and anxiolytic effects, and is commonly sold in dietary supplement capsules to promote sleep. The leaves and flowers are edible, taste quite a bit like iceberg lettuce, and can often produce mild calming & anti-anxiety effects.