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black hellebore

/blæk ˈhɛlɪbɔːr/

Traducción: Planta perenne con flores blancas o rosadas que florece en invierno (Helleborus niger), usada históricamente en fitoterapia pero muy tóxica si se ingiere.

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/blæk ˈhɛlɪbɔːr/C1formalscientific
  • esPlanta perenne con flores blancas o rosadas que florece en invierno (Helleborus niger), usada históricamente en fitoterapia pero muy tóxica si se ingiere.

A perennial flowering plant (Helleborus niger) known for its white or pinkish flowers that bloom in winter, historically used in herbal medicine but highly toxic if ingested.

  1. Poisonous plantC1formal

    A perennial flowering plant (Helleborus niger) with dark, leathery leaves and white or pinkish flowers, known for its toxicity and historical use in herbal medicine.

    esEléboro negro

    • Black hellebore was historically used as a purgative, but its toxicity made it dangerous.
    • The gardener carefully identified the black hellebore in the shaded corner of the garden.
    • Ancient texts mention black hellebore as a treatment for madness, though it is no longer used.