Hellebore

usgb/ˈhelɪbɔːr/
noun

A type of plant with green or white flowers, often used in gardens.

She planted some hellebore in her garden to add some color during winter.
Visual representation of "hellebore" - A type of plant with green or white flowers, often used in gardens.

Often appears as...

  • white hellebore
  • green hellebore
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Winter Bloomer

Hellebore flowers in winter, offering garden color when most plants are dormant.

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Her garden's hellebores brought vibrant hues even in the chilly months.
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Varied Colors

While typically green or white, hellebores can also have pink, purple, or cream flowers.

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She was delighted by the pink hellebores, a contrast to the usual whites.
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Poisonous Parts

Despite its beauty, all parts of the hellebore plant are toxic if ingested.

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Keep children away from the hellebore; it's beautiful but toxic.
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