Mexican valerian
Valeriana edulis subsp. procera
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The root is cooked for a long time to remove the unpleasant flavour and then eaten.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Valeriana knautioides Graebn.;