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False hellebores (Veratrum)
Also known as : Corn lilies
False hellebores are poisonous flowering herbs found on both sides of the Atlantic. The flower's clusters are unusual and attractive, with colors ranging from greenish-white to dull purple. Their appearance makes some species popular as ornamentals, despite their high toxicity. Their toxic compounds are extracted and used in the pesticide industry. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About False hellebores
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Attributes of False hellebores
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of False hellebores
Distribution of False hellebores
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Distribution Map of False hellebores
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for False hellebores
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False hellebores is known for its robust, large foliage and tall flowering spikes, suitable for temperate garden settings. Basic care includes partial shade, consistent moisture without waterlogging, cool to moderate temperatures, and well-draining, fertile soil. Common challenges are slugs, snails, and rust, with humidity extremes causing growth issues. Seasonally, false hellebores requires protection from harsh winter temperatures and excessive summer heat, with reduced watering in winter and vigilant pest monitoring during warmer months.
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8 most common species：
White hellebore
White hellebore is a poisonous plant native to parts of Europe and Asia. This perennial herb produces white flowers and winged seeds. It is easily confused with Gentiana lutea or Allium ursinum.
Green false hellebore
Green false hellebore (Veratrum viride) is a large-leaved, flowering plant native to North America. The plant is notable for its toxicity - its leaves, roots, and stem are poisonous and cause vomiting. Some Native American tribes are known to have chosen their chief through a ritual in which candidates would all eat a portion of the toxic root, and whoever was least affected would become chief.
California false hellebore
California false hellebore (Veratrum californicum) is a highly poisonous plant native to the United States. California false hellebore grows from the southwestern region of the United States through the Rocky Mountains, and in Alaska. This plant can interfere with normal gestation during pregnancy and has caused birth defects in animals.
Fringed false hellebore
Fringed false hellebore features tall, erect stems with broad, heavily ribbed leaves. Its distinct inflorescence is composed of many small, star-shaped flowers, typically white or greenish, with fringed petal edges. This plant thrives in moist, subalpine meadows, where it adapts well to cool climates, and its striking appearance plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators.
Black false hellebore
Black false hellebore has dark, star-shaped brown flowers that give the plant a profoundly mysterious and attractive appearance. It is best to be careful of black false hellebore, as all parts of the plant are poisonous! Black false hellebore has been used as an ornamental since at least 1773, and even Charles Darwin grew it in his garden!
Hairy false-hellebore
Hairy false-hellebore is a perennial herb cherished for its large, lush green leaves that arrange basally and its towering spires of small, clustered cream or light green flowers. Thriving in the cooler understorey of dense forests or mountain wetlands, its statuesque form and the striking geometry of its foliage offer a dramatic presence, yet caution is advised as it contains toxic alkaloids beneficial for its defense against herbivory.
East asian white false-hellebore
East asian white false-hellebore stands out with its robust, upright stance and striking greenish-white blossoms arranged in a dense, pyramidal cluster. The broad leaves are pleated, spiraling along the tall stem which thrives in cool, alpine meadows. This species' preference for high-altitude habitats ensures it avoids competition from many common lowland plants.
Veratrum grandiflorum
Veratrum grandiflorum is characterized by its towering stature and large, lush leaves that unfold beneath towering spikes of striking white flowers. These blossoms emit a subtle fragrance, enticing pollinators within alpine meadows where veratrum grandiflorum thrives. The plant is well-adapted to cold climates and high altitudes, its robust form emerging from the soil in a dramatic display each blooming season.
All Species of False hellebores
White hellebore
White hellebore
White hellebore is a poisonous plant native to parts of Europe and Asia. This perennial herb produces white flowers and winged seeds. It is easily confused with Gentiana lutea or Allium ursinum.
Green false hellebore
Green false hellebore
Green false hellebore (Veratrum viride) is a large-leaved, flowering plant native to North America. The plant is notable for its toxicity - its leaves, roots, and stem are poisonous and cause vomiting. Some Native American tribes are known to have chosen their chief through a ritual in which candidates would all eat a portion of the toxic root, and whoever was least affected would become chief.
California false hellebore
California false hellebore
California false hellebore (Veratrum californicum) is a highly poisonous plant native to the United States. California false hellebore grows from the southwestern region of the United States through the Rocky Mountains, and in Alaska. This plant can interfere with normal gestation during pregnancy and has caused birth defects in animals.
Fringed false hellebore
Fringed false hellebore
Fringed false hellebore features tall, erect stems with broad, heavily ribbed leaves. Its distinct inflorescence is composed of many small, star-shaped flowers, typically white or greenish, with fringed petal edges. This plant thrives in moist, subalpine meadows, where it adapts well to cool climates, and its striking appearance plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators.
Black false hellebore
Black false hellebore
Black false hellebore has dark, star-shaped brown flowers that give the plant a profoundly mysterious and attractive appearance. It is best to be careful of black false hellebore, as all parts of the plant are poisonous! Black false hellebore has been used as an ornamental since at least 1773, and even Charles Darwin grew it in his garden!
Hairy false-hellebore
Hairy false-hellebore
Hairy false-hellebore is a perennial herb cherished for its large, lush green leaves that arrange basally and its towering spires of small, clustered cream or light green flowers. Thriving in the cooler understorey of dense forests or mountain wetlands, its statuesque form and the striking geometry of its foliage offer a dramatic presence, yet caution is advised as it contains toxic alkaloids beneficial for its defense against herbivory.
East asian white false-hellebore
East asian white false-hellebore
East asian white false-hellebore stands out with its robust, upright stance and striking greenish-white blossoms arranged in a dense, pyramidal cluster. The broad leaves are pleated, spiraling along the tall stem which thrives in cool, alpine meadows. This species' preference for high-altitude habitats ensures it avoids competition from many common lowland plants.
Veratrum grandiflorum
Veratrum grandiflorum
Veratrum grandiflorum is characterized by its towering stature and large, lush leaves that unfold beneath towering spikes of striking white flowers. These blossoms emit a subtle fragrance, enticing pollinators within alpine meadows where veratrum grandiflorum thrives. The plant is well-adapted to cold climates and high altitudes, its robust form emerging from the soil in a dramatic display each blooming season.
Dwarf veratrum
Dwarf veratrum
Dwarf veratrum boasts a stately presence, often found adorning the understorey of high-elevation forests in Taiwan. Characterized by broad, pleated leaves and towering stalks of starry white to greenish flowers in summer, this perennial herb's allure not only lies in its striking appearance but also in its adaptability to cool, damp environments. Its robust nature stands in defiance of the mountainous terrain it calls home.
Appalachian bunchflower
Appalachian bunchflower
Appalachian bunchflower, with its petite blossoms, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant that boasts a stout, upright stem and spiral, broad leaves that clasp at the base. Its small, clustered flowers are usually white or greenish and bloom above the foliage, forming impressive vertical inflorescences. Thriving in cooler, moist woodland environments, the plant is adapted to flourish under dappled sunlight. Appalachian bunchflower's stature and flowers are key identifiers, gaining prominence in its chosen habitats.
Lobed false helleborine
Lobed false helleborine
Lobed false helleborine is a tall, perennial herb with broad, ribbed leaves basally clustered. It features striking vertical spikes of small, star-shaped white or yellowish-green flowers. Thriving in damp, alpine meadows, lobed false helleborine's robust stalks and toxic alkaloids protect it from grazing animals, ensuring its persistence in a competitive environment.
California false hellebore
California false hellebore
California false hellebore is a robust, perennial herb with broad, pleated leaves that spiral around its stout, upright stem. Its striking cluster of small, star-shaped white flowers bloom in summer, making it a standout in its native mountainous habitats. This variety is adapted to cooler climates and rich, moist soils, often found in alpine meadows where it contributes to the local biodiversity.
Cascade false hellebore
Cascade false hellebore
Cascade false hellebore boasts a robust stature, with broad, ribbed leaves fanning out from its base and towering greenish-white flower spikes that bloom in summer. These striking flowers are a survival adaptation, attracting pollinators in its native alpine meadows. Cascade false hellebore thrives in the cooler, moist highland soils, where few other competitive species can endure. Distinctive for its height and lush foliage, cascade false hellebore lends a stately presence to its rugged habitat.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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All Species
More Genus
False hellebores
Veratrum
Also known as: Corn lilies
False hellebores are poisonous flowering herbs found on both sides of the Atlantic. The flower's clusters are unusual and attractive, with colors ranging from greenish-white to dull purple. Their appearance makes some species popular as ornamentals, despite their high toxicity. Their toxic compounds are extracted and used in the pesticide industry.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About False hellebores
Feedback
Attributes of False hellebores
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of False hellebores
Distribution of False hellebores
Feedback
Distribution Map of False hellebores
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for False hellebores
Feedback
False hellebores is known for its robust, large foliage and tall flowering spikes, suitable for temperate garden settings. Basic care includes partial shade, consistent moisture without waterlogging, cool to moderate temperatures, and well-draining, fertile soil. Common challenges are slugs, snails, and rust, with humidity extremes causing growth issues. Seasonally, false hellebores requires protection from harsh winter temperatures and excessive summer heat, with reduced watering in winter and vigilant pest monitoring during warmer months.
How to Water False hellebores?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for False hellebores?
How to Propagate False hellebores?
How to Plant False hellebores?
Exploring the False hellebores Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
White hellebore
White hellebore is a poisonous plant native to parts of Europe and Asia. This perennial herb produces white flowers and winged seeds. It is easily confused with Gentiana lutea or Allium ursinum.
Green false hellebore
Green false hellebore (Veratrum viride) is a large-leaved, flowering plant native to North America. The plant is notable for its toxicity - its leaves, roots, and stem are poisonous and cause vomiting. Some Native American tribes are known to have chosen their chief through a ritual in which candidates would all eat a portion of the toxic root, and whoever was least affected would become chief.
California false hellebore
California false hellebore (Veratrum californicum) is a highly poisonous plant native to the United States. California false hellebore grows from the southwestern region of the United States through the Rocky Mountains, and in Alaska. This plant can interfere with normal gestation during pregnancy and has caused birth defects in animals.
Fringed false hellebore
Fringed false hellebore features tall, erect stems with broad, heavily ribbed leaves. Its distinct inflorescence is composed of many small, star-shaped flowers, typically white or greenish, with fringed petal edges. This plant thrives in moist, subalpine meadows, where it adapts well to cool climates, and its striking appearance plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators.
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All Species of False hellebores
White hellebore
Green false hellebore
California false hellebore
Fringed false hellebore
Black false hellebore
Hairy false-hellebore
East asian white false-hellebore
Veratrum grandiflorum
Dwarf veratrum
Appalachian bunchflower
Lobed false helleborine
California false hellebore
Cascade false hellebore
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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