american hellebore

noun

Meaning

A perennial wildflower native to North America, known for its large, pleated leaves and clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers.

Examples

  • The American hellebore thrives in the rich, moist soil of the mountain swamp.
  • Botanists warn that every part of the American hellebore is highly toxic if ingested.

Synonyms: veratrum viride, false hellebore, indian poke, swamp hellebore