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Helleborus Foetidus (Noun)

Meaning

Digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Helleborus foetidus is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae, and is poisonous if ingested due to its internal irritant qualities.
  • The helleborus foetidus or digitate-leaved hellebore grows in shaded areas of woodlands and bears clusters of small, greenish flowers in late winter.
  • Medical professionals should be wary of patients who ingest Helleborus foetidus as it produces significant irritation of the mucous membranes, skin, and blood vessels.
  • The helleborus foetidus emits a strong odor with a mix of green notes and a subtle sweet but also quite unpleasant character reminiscent of rotten flowers.
  • Long exposure to helleborus foetidus may result in vomiting, dyspnea, acute gastitis, muscle weakness, and other severe reactions that are usually not life-threatening but distressing.

Synonyms

  • Stinking Hellebore
  • Setterwort
  • Bear's Foot

Hypernyms

  • Hellebore
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