25,015 observationsEndangered
green false hellebore
Veratrum viride
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Liliales βΊFamily: Melanthiaceae βΊGenus: Veratrum
About
Veratrum viride, known as Indian poke, corn-lily, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore, or giant false-helleborine, is a species of Veratrum native to eastern and western (but not central) North America. It is extremely toxic, and is considered a pest plant by farmers with livestock. The species has acquired a large number of other common names within its native range, including American false hellebore, American white hellebore, bear corn, big hellebore, corn lily, devils bite,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of green false hellebore is Veratrum viride.
- green false hellebore belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- green false hellebore belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- green false hellebore belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- green false hellebore belongs to the order Liliales.
- green false hellebore belongs to the family Melanthiaceae.
- green false hellebore belongs to the genus Veratrum.