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American great valerian

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Definition of American great valerian

: an herb (Polemonium reptans) of the eastern U.S. with pinnate leaves and blue flowers

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First Known Use of American great valerian

circa 1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of American great valerian was circa 1922

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