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Helleborus viridis
Green hellebore
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The Helleborus viridis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Green hellebore.

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Latin Name:  Helleborus viridis
Common Name:  Green hellebore
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[9, 10, 65], this poison can possibly be absorbed through the skin[76].
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3
 
Habitat:  Woods, scrub and sunny banks on moist chalk and limestone soils[9, 17, 187].



General Uses:  A decoction of the roots is used as a parasiticide against body lice, fleas etc[76, 213]. This use is somewhat dangerous, see the notes above on toxicity. Plants are suitable for ground cover when spaced about 45cm apart each way[208].

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