Veratrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae. [3] It occurs in damp habitats across much of temperate and subarctic Europe, Asia, and North America. [2] [4] [5] [6] [7] Veratrum species are vigorous herbaceous perennials with highly poisonous black rhizomes, and panicles of white or brown flowers on erect stems. [8]

Veratrum californicum (California corn lily, white or California false hellebore) is an extremely poisonous plant [3] native to western North America, including the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, as far north as Washington and as far south as Durango; depending on latitude, it grows from near sea level to as high as 11,000 feet.

Veratrum is a genus of perennial flowering herbs of the Liliacea or Melanthiacea family, depending on taxonomic treatment, that are typically found in woodland or alpine areas and confined to the Northern hemisphere (Zomlefer et al. 2003).

False hellebore is a native, erect, herbaceous perennial wildflower found in the mountains of NC. It is a member of the trillium family (Melanthiaceae). It grows in swamps, wet woods, meadows, forest or natural areas in moist woods and along stream banks. All parts of the plant are poisonous if large amounts are ingested.

Veratrum viride, known as Indian poke, corn-lily, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore, [2] or giant false-helleborine, [3] is a species of Veratrum native to eastern and western (but not central) North America.

Oct 27, 2023 · The Veratrum plant genus (False hellebore) is made up of perennial plants native to the Northern Hemisphere. They are recognized for their tall, robust growth, large, deeply pleated leaves, and clusters of greenish-white or yellow flowers.

Jan 25, 2025 · Veratrum viride Aiton is found in low, wet woods, seeps, bogs and wet meadows in North America. Growing from 30 cm to 2 m, it has greenish white to lime green flowers and pleated oval large leaves that overlap on stout stalks.

Veratrum, genus of poisonous herbs of the family Melanthiaceae. The genus includes about 25 to 30 perennial species, among them the American hellebore and the European hellebore (see hellebore) and the false hellebore (see skunk cabbage). They bear flowers that are greenish white to brownish purple.

Of the 17–45 Veratrum spp., Veratrum californicum alkaloids have been proven to possess favorable medicinal properties associated with inhibition of hedgehog (Hh) pathway signaling. Aberrant Hh signaling leads to proliferation of over 20 cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, prostate and colon among others.

Veratrum viride is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.