Veratrum viride

Veratrum viride (Veratrum viride)

Veratrum viride, also known as False hellebore, Green false hellebore, Indian poke

Veratrum viride, commonly referred to as Indian poke, corn-lily, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore, or giant false-helleborine, is a plant species found in the eastern and western parts of North America, excluding the central region. This plant is highly poisonous and poses a threat to livestock, making it a problematic species for farmers. Within the areas it naturally grows, it is known by various other names such as American false hellebore, American white hellebore, bear corn, big hellebore, corn lily, devil's bite, duck retten, itchweed, poor Annie, blue hellebore, and tickleweed.

Key Facts About Veratrum viride

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Attributes of Veratrum viride

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
Up to 2 meters
Leaf Color
Dark green
Flower Size
Approximately 1 cm
Flower Color
Green

Scientific Classification of Veratrum viride

Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Family
Melanthiaceae
Genus
Veratrum
Species
V. viride

Toxicity

Ingestion of leaves, stems, roots