Valeriana pauciflora, commonly called the largeflower valerian,[1] is a flowering plant species in the family Caprifoliaceae.

[2] In this region, it is found in very nutrient-rich, mesic forest communities, often in stream valleys or lower slopes.

[3] Valeriana pauciflora is a conservative perennial restricted to high-quality habitat.

It produces white through light pink flowers in late spring and early summer.

[4] This species can set seeds without insect pollination, and also might be cross-pollinated by butterflies [5] The specific epithet pauciflora, is Latin for 'few flowered'.