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Veratrum

Veratrum

9.9
A group of large poisonous plants with thick leaves that live for several years in cool regions
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛrətrum/
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist collected samples of Veratrum from the mountain meadows for further study.

Examples

  • Traditional medicines once used extracts of Veratrum, despite the plant's dangerous toxicity.

  • Veratrum species are highly toxic and should not be ingested under any circumstances.

  • The Veratrum plant can be found in many temperate regions.

  • Some species of Veratrum are known for their toxicity.

  • Veratrum species are highly toxic and should not be ingested under any circumstances.

  • Traditional medicines once used extracts of Veratrum, despite the plant's dangerous toxicity.

  • Some species of Veratrum are known for their toxicity.

Synonyms

false hellebore
vsVeratrum
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild plant like a lily that grows every year with large leaves and thick poisonous roots

is the scientific genus name used to classify those poisonous perennial plants

Compounds

Veratrum viride
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American plant with large green leaves and yellow-green flowers that contains poisonous chemicals used in some medicines

Surface Forms

Veratrum singular
Veratrums plural

Etymology

Veratrum comes from the old Latin name veratrum, which people used for bitter, 'poisonous' plants. That's why the modern Veratrum is the name for a group of large, poisonous herbs, reminding us these plants are dangerous to eat.