Veratrum
Synonyms
False Hellebore
False Hellebores
Hellebore, False
Hellebores, False
Veratrum nigrum
A plant genus of the family Melanthiaceae with roots that contain VERATRUM ALKALOIDS used as emetics, parasiticides, antihypertensives. The common name "black hellebore" is used for both Veratrum nigurm and HELLEBORUS NIGER.