败酱科（学名：Valerianaceae）是川续断目下的一个科的植物，一般分类法都承认有这一个科，但2003年经过修订的APG II 分类法认为本科植物可以和忍冬科合并为一个科。

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The Valerianaceae Batsch, the valerian family, was a family of flowering plants that is now considered part of the Caprifoliaceae. Plants are generally herbaceous, and their foliage often has a strong, disagreeable odor. They are found native in most regions of the world except for Australia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals or used in herbal medicine for inducing relaxation and sleep.