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Veratrum viride
Do not eat!
When it comes to names, this poisonous plant possesses a plethora, from pleasant to pejorative – false hellebore, bear corn, devil's bite, poor Annie and tickleweed are just a few of them. Scientifically termed Veratrum viride, this perennial features large, gently curved leaves arranged in neat spirals on stalks up to 1.8 metres tall, and produces large bunches of attractive yellow-green wildflowers. Though pleasing in appearance, it's a focus of caution for foragers in the eastern United States and Canada, as young Veratrum viride leaves resemble those of the sought-after wild leek.
Do not eat!
When it comes to names, this poisonous plant possesses a plethora, from pleasant to pejorative – false hellebore, bear corn, devil's bite, poor Annie and tickleweed are just a few of them. Scientifically termed Veratrum viride, this perennial features large, gently curved leaves arranged in neat spirals on stalks up to 1.8 metres tall, and produces large bunches of attractive yellow-green wildflowers. Though pleasing in appearance, it's a focus of caution for foragers in the eastern United States and Canada, as young Veratrum viride leaves resemble those of the sought-after wild leek.
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