Definition of garden heliotrope
: a tall rhizomatous Old World valerian (Valeriana officinalis) widely cultivated for its fragrant tiny flowers and for its roots which yield the drug valerian
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“Garden heliotrope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garden%20heliotrope. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of garden heliotrope was circa 1902
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