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green false hellebore
Veratrum viride
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About
Veratrum viride, known as Indian poke, corn-lily, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore, or giant false-helleborine, is a species of Veratrum native to eastern and western (but not central) North America. It is extremely toxic, and is considered a pest plant by farmers with livestock. The species has acquired a large number of other common names within its native range, including American false hellebore, American white hellebore, bear corn, big hellebore, corn lily, devils bite,...
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 8, 2026Mt Seymour from parking lot to First Pump. North Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 4, 2026Metro Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Steve AnsellView observation from Oct 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 18, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 18, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 18, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 18, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 18, 2026 on iNaturalist