Black False-hellebore (Veratrum nigrum)
Veratrum nigrum is a striking Eurasian perennial with tall stems and unique dark purple-black flowers. It is highly poisonous, containing alkaloids causing severe heart.
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Synonyms
Helonias nigra (L.) Ker Gawl.
Melanthium nigrum (L.) Thunb.
Veratrum bracteatum Batalin
Veratrum ussuriense (O.Loes.) Nakai
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderLiliales
- familyMelanthiaceae
- genusVeratrum
- speciesVeratrum nigrum