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veratrum viride

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun veratrum viride has 1 sense
  1. white hellebore, American hellebore, Indian poke, bugbane, Veratrum viride - North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally
    --1 is a kind of hellebore, false hellebore

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Veratrum Viride

Description

Veratrum viride is a perennial herbaceous plant commonly known as "green hellebore" or "Indian poke". It belongs to the genus Veratrum and is native to North America. The plant is characterized by its striking green flowers and large broad leaves. It has various medicinal uses but should be used with caution due to its toxicity.

Sample Sentences

  • Doctors sometimes prescribe veratrum viride to treat high blood pressure.
  • The local indigenous people have used veratrum viride as a traditional remedy for digestive issues.
  • Avoid consuming large quantities of veratrum viride as it can be poisonous.
  • The green hellebore, veratrum viride, can be cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value.

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