white hellebore

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Noun white hellebore has 1 sense

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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Term: White Hellebore

Description:

White hellebore refers to a flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae, known for its white blossoms and poisonous nature. It is typically found in mountainous regions of Europe and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers, scientific name Veratrum album.

Example Sentence:

The beautiful white hellebore plant grew peacefully in the garden, its blossoms swaying gently in the breeze.

Sense 2:

Noun: A poisonous substance derived from the roots of the white hellebore plant, used in some traditional medicines.

Example Sentence:

Caution must be exercised when handling white hellebore as it contains toxic compounds.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a local variety or strain of white hellebore.

Example Sentence:

The local farmers have developed a unique cultivation method for white hellebore, resulting in a distinct and potent strain of the plant.