a plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. it is being studied as a way to improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment. also called valerian, garden valerian, indian valerian, mexican valerian, garden heliotrope, valeriana officinalis, and valerianae radix.
the Pacific coast of Japan
the Pacific Plate
the Pacific plate
that part of the Pacific Ocean to the north of the equator
rocks that are common around the Pacific Ocean
off the Pacific coast of Alaska