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Any of a group of perennial plants native to the northern hemisphere, with clustered heads of fragrant tubular flowers in red, white, or pink. The root of the common valerian or garden heliotrope V. officinalis is used in medicine to relieve wind and to soothe or calm patients. (Genera Valeriana and Centranthus, family Valerianaceae.)

Blue is taken from the Swedish arms. Red and white recall the Danish flag, known as the Dannebrog. Effective date: 15 December 1899. >>