Liliaceae Veratrum viride Ait.

American False Hellebore

Alaska Native - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 161

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Scientific name: Veratrum viride Ait.
USDA symbol: VEVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Alaska Native
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Plant considered poisonous.

RECRD: 7054 id: 42631