Veratrum nigrum
Black hellebore
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The Veratrum nigrum plant species is found in S. Europe to E. Asia. It is a member of the Melanthiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black hellebore.

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Latin Name:  Veratrum nigrum
Common Name:  Black hellebore
Family:  Melanthiaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are highly poisonous[178, 200].
 
Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.6
 
Habitat:  Dry glades and water meadows, mountain slopes, scrub and rarely in broadleaved woods in Siberia[74].

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