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MELANTHIACEAE
Bunchflower Family
Veratrum viride  (false hellebore)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Veratrum: true black referring to the roots; viride: green
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich seepage swamps and stream banks
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)