white hellebore

• Распространённое название Veratrum album, сильно ядовитого многолетнего цветкового растения, встречающегося в горных районах Европы и Азии, исторически используемого в малых дозах в лечебных целях, но опасного при неправильном применении.

A common name for Veratrum album, a highly toxic perennial flowering plant found in mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, historically used in small doses for medicinal purposes but dangerous if misused.

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   A perennial flowering plant (Veratrum album) with greenish-white flowers, native to Europe and Asia. All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

   Ядовитое растение

   • White hellebore was historically used in small doses as a herbal remedy, but it is extremely dangerous.
   • The hiker was warned not to touch the white hellebore growing near the stream.
   • Farmers sometimes use white hellebore extract as a natural insecticide.