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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.

Synonyms

  • Genus Veratrum
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