Helleborus niger L.

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Ranunculaceae

• Scientific Name

  Helleborus niger L.

• Description

  Species Description - Called Christmas rose because it flowers so early, is widely cultivated and may escape. It has entire bracts and white to pale purple fls.

• Common Names

  Christmas rose