Veratrum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of coarse poisonous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant, Veratrum viride, is native to northeastern North America and produces greenish-yellow flowers in late summer.
- Veratrum californicum, also known as California corn lily, is a toxic plant that can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested.
- The Veratrum genus includes several species of perennial herbs that are often found in moist, woodland environments.
- Veratrum album, or white hellebore, is a poisonous plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- In some taxonomic classifications, the Veratrum genus is placed within the subfamily Melanthiaceae, which also includes the trillium and wake-robin.