Translations:Benutzer:Arian/Klett-Mini-Test/1575/en

The Blossom

In contrast to the root of valerian, whose eminently strong astrality expresses itself in the composition of many and varied substances — above all essential oils, whose dull, in part foul-smelling fragrance is held back by the root bark — the blossoms stream this fragrance forth in a refined, purified form. Valerian has a long flowering time, reaching from the end of May (with full bloom in June/July) through to September. It begins with the opposite branching of the main shoot at the uppermost leaf nodes. This two-sided branching repeats itself several more times, so that the main shoot grows beyond the lateral branches. By this means the inflorescence takes on a domed to hemispherical form. Against the base of the lateral branches nestle the last pointed, pinnate foliage leaves of the leaf sequence. The opposite branching of the main shoot and the lateral branches