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Bunch (Veratrum virginicum)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: roots, leaves, seeds Melanthium virginicum is a new growth species described by Carl von Linné. Melanthium virginicum is part of the genus Melanthium and the family of newborns. No subspecies are listed. The range of species is listed as central and eastern United States. Helonias bullata (swamp pink) is a rare perennial rhizomatous herb native to the eastern United States, the only known species in the genus Helonias. The root system is extensive in comparison to the apparent size of the plant on the surface. Blooming in March to May, its fragrant flowers are pink and occur in a cluster at the end a vertical spike which may reach up to 3' in height. It has evergreen, lance-shaped, and parallel-veined leaves ranging from dark green to light yellow green in color that form a basal rosette.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Liliales

            • Family: Melanthiaceae

              • Genus: Veratrum