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Helleborus viridis Green hellebore (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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