Valeriana phu
Valeriana phu, the golden spikenard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to northern Turkey. A rhizomatous geophytic perennial reaching, it has a cultivar, 'Aurea', that is widely available from commercial suppliers.
Its rhizome is sometimes known as V. Radix Majoris and is said to be frequently found mingled with those of valerian root in a traditional medicinal preparation offered for sale. It is from 4 to 6 inches long, 1/2 inch in thickness, brown and with a feeble, valerian-like odor and taste.