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	{{Short description\|Species of flowering plant ~~in the family Melanthiaceae~~}}		{{Short description\|Species of flowering plant}}
	~~{{Taxobox~~
	~~\| name = Veratrum viride~~		[[File:Veratrum_veride2.JPG\|''Veratrum viride'' in bloom\|thumb\|right]]
	~~\| image =~~ Veratrum_veride2.JPG
	\| ~~image_caption =~~ Veratrum viride in bloom
	~~\| regnum = Plantae~~
	~~\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms~~
	~~\| unranked_classis = Monocots~~
	\| ~~ordo = Liliales~~
	\| ~~familia = Melanthiaceae~~
	~~\| genus = Veratrum~~
	~~\| species = V. viride~~
	~~\| binomial = Veratrum viride~~
	~~\| binomial_authority = Aiton~~
	}}

	'''Veratrum viride''', commonly known as '''American false hellebore''', '''green false hellebore''', or '''Indian poke''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Melanthiaceae]]. It is native to eastern and western [[North America]], where it grows in wet soils in meadows, swamps, and along streambanks.		'''Veratrum viride''', commonly known as '''American false hellebore''', '''green false hellebore''', or '''Indian poke''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Melanthiaceae]]. It is native to eastern and western [[North America]], where it grows in wet soils in meadows, swamps, and along streambanks.

	==Description==		==Description==
	''Veratrum viride'' is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. The leaves are ~~large, pleated, and~~ arranged in a spiral around the stem. The plant produces a dense cluster of small, greenish-yellow flowers on a tall ~~stalk. The flowers are star-shaped and have six tepals~~.		''Veratrum viride'' is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. The plant has a stout, unbranched stem and large, broad leaves that are prominently veined. The leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem. The plant produces a dense cluster of small, greenish-yellow flowers on a tall spike.

	==Distribution and ~~habitat~~==		[[File:Veratrum_viride_6061.JPG\|Close-up of ''Veratrum viride'' flowers\|thumb\|left]]
	''Veratrum viride'' is found in two ~~disjunct populations~~ in North America. ~~The eastern population~~ ranges from [[~~Canada~~]] to ~~the~~ [[~~Appalachian Mountains~~]], while the ~~western population~~ is found from [[Alaska]] to ~~the [[Sierra Nevada (U.S.)\|Sierra Nevada]] in~~ [[California]]. ~~It typically grows in~~ moist, ~~open areas such as~~ meadows, ~~swamps~~, and ~~along streams~~.
			The flowers of ''Veratrum viride'' are characterized by their six tepals, which are similar in appearance to petals and sepals. The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the plant produces a capsule fruit containing numerous seeds.

			==Distribution and Habitat==
			''Veratrum viride'' is found in two main regions in North America: the eastern United States and Canada, and the western United States. In the east, it ranges from [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] to [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], while in the west, it is found from [[Alaska]] to [[California]]. The plant prefers moist, rich soils and is commonly found in wet meadows, along streams, and in swamps.

	==Toxicity==		==Toxicity==
	All parts of ''Veratrum viride'' are highly toxic if ingested. The plant contains alkaloids ~~such as~~ veratridine and ~~protoveratrine~~, which can cause severe vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, and even death. Historically, Native American tribes used the plant for medicinal purposes, but it must be handled with extreme caution.		All parts of ''Veratrum viride'' are highly toxic if ingested. The plant contains a variety of alkaloids, including veratridine and cevadine, which can cause severe vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, and even death. Historically, Native American tribes used the plant for medicinal purposes, but it must be handled with extreme caution due to its toxicity.

	==Uses==		==Uses==
	Despite its toxicity, ''Veratrum viride'' has been used in traditional medicine by various Native American tribes. It was used to treat conditions such as rheumatism and as a ~~topical treatment for bruises and sprains~~. However, due to ~~its~~ high ~~toxicity~~, its use is not recommended ~~without professional guidance~~.		Despite its toxicity, ''Veratrum viride'' has been used in traditional medicine by various Native American tribes. It was used to treat conditions such as rheumatism, pain, and as a purgative. However, due to the high risk of poisoning, its use is not recommended in modern herbal medicine.

	==~~Gallery~~==		==Conservation==
	~~<gallery>~~		''Veratrum viride'' is not currently considered to be at risk, but its habitat is sensitive to changes in water availability and quality. Conservation efforts focus on preserving wetland habitats and monitoring populations to ensure they remain stable.
	~~File:Veratrum_veride2.JPG\|~~''Veratrum viride'' in ~~bloom~~
	~~File:Veratrum_viride_6061~~.~~JPG\|Close-up of ''Veratrum viride'' flowers~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	==Related pages==		==Related pages==
	* [[Veratrum]]		* [[Veratrum]]
	* [[Melanthiaceae]]		* [[Melanthiaceae]]

	~~==References==~~

	* Gleason, H. A., & Cronquist, A. (1991). ''Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada''. New York Botanical Garden.

	~~[[Category:Veratrum]]~~
	~~[[Category:Flora of North America]]~~
	~~[[Category:Poisonous plants]]~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Veratrum_veride2.JPG~~
	~~File:Veratrum_viride_6061.JPG~~
	~~</gallery>~~
	~~== Veratrum viride ==~~

	'''Veratrum viride''', commonly known as American false hellebore, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern and western North America. It belongs to the family [[Melanthiaceae]] and is known for its toxic properties.

	~~== Description ==~~

	''Veratrum viride'' is a robust plant that can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has large, pleated leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem. The leaves are broad, lanceolate, and can be up to 30 cm long. The plant produces a dense, terminal cluster of small, greenish-yellow flowers during the summer months.

	~~== Habitat ==~~

	This species is typically found in moist, open areas such as meadows, stream banks, and forest clearings. It prefers rich, well-drained soils and is often found in association with other wetland plants.

	~~== Toxicity ==~~

	''Veratrum viride'' contains a variety of toxic alkaloids, including [[veratridine]] and [[cevadine]]. These compounds can cause severe symptoms if ingested, such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, and even death. The plant has been used historically by Native American tribes for its medicinal properties, but it must be used with extreme caution due to its high toxicity.

	~~== Uses ==~~

	Despite its toxicity, ''Veratrum viride'' has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including hypertension and rheumatism. It has also been used as an insecticide. Modern medical use is limited due to the availability of safer alternatives.

	~~== Related pages ==~~

	* [[Melanthiaceae]]
	* [[Veratridine]]
	* [[Toxic plants]]		* [[Toxic plants]]

	~~{{Taxonbar\|from=Q157303}}~~

	[[Category:Melanthiaceae]]		[[Category:Melanthiaceae]]
	[[Category:Flora of North America]]		[[Category:Flora of North America]]
	[[Category:Poisonous plants]]		[[Category:Poisonous plants]]

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			== Veratrum viride ==

			'''Veratrum viride''', commonly known as American false hellebore, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern and western North America. It belongs to the family [[Melanthiaceae]] and is known for its toxic properties.

			== Description ==

			''Veratrum viride'' is a robust plant that can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has large, pleated leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem. The leaves are broad, lanceolate, and can be up to 30 cm long. The plant produces a dense, terminal cluster of small, greenish-yellow flowers during the summer months.

			== Habitat ==

			This species is typically found in moist, open areas such as meadows, stream banks, and forest clearings. It prefers rich, well-drained soils and is often found in association with other wetland plants.

			== Toxicity ==

			''Veratrum viride'' contains a variety of toxic alkaloids, including [[veratridine]] and [[cevadine]]. These compounds can cause severe symptoms if ingested, such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, and even death. The plant has been used historically by Native American tribes for its medicinal properties, but it must be used with extreme caution due to its high toxicity.

			== Uses ==

			Despite its toxicity, ''Veratrum viride'' has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including hypertension and rheumatism. It has also been used as an insecticide. Modern medical use is limited due to the availability of safer alternatives.

			== Related pages ==

			* [[Melanthiaceae]]
			* [[Veratridine]]
			* [[Toxic plants]]

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			[[Category:Melanthiaceae]]
			[[Category:Flora of North America]]
			[[Category:Poisonous plants]]

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	~~'''Veratrum viride''', also known as the [[American hellebore]] or [[Indian poke]], is a species~~ of ~~[[perennial~~ plant]] in the family [[Melanthiaceae]]. ~~It is native to North America and is found~~ in ~~wet meadows, swampy areas, and along stream banks~~.		{{Short description\|Species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Veratrum viride
			\| image = Veratrum_veride2.JPG
			\| image_caption = Veratrum viride in bloom
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Monocots
			\| ordo = Liliales
			\| familia = Melanthiaceae
			\| genus = Veratrum
			\| species = V. viride
			\| binomial = Veratrum viride
			\| binomial_authority = Aiton
			}}

	~~== Description ==~~		'''Veratrum viride''', commonly known as '''American false hellebore''', '''green false hellebore''', or '''Indian poke''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Melanthiaceae]]. It is native to eastern and western [[North America]], where it grows in wet soils in meadows, swamps, and along streambanks.
	'''Veratrum viride''' ~~grows to~~ a ~~height~~ of 0.7 to ~~2 meters. It has a stout~~, ~~unbranched stem with large~~, ~~alternate~~, ~~pleated leaves. The flowers are green, with 6 tepals~~ and ~~are arranged in large terminal clusters. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous flat, winged seeds~~.

	== ~~Distribution and habitat~~ ==		==Description==
	'''Veratrum viride''' is ~~native~~ to ~~eastern and western North America~~. ~~In the east~~, ~~it ranges from Georgia to Newfoundland~~ and ~~Labrador~~. ~~In the west, it ranges from Alaska to California~~, ~~with~~ a ~~disjunct population in New Mexico~~. ~~It is typically found in wet meadows, swampy areas,~~ and ~~along stream banks~~.		''Veratrum viride'' is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. The leaves are large, pleated, and arranged in a spiral around the stem. The plant produces a dense cluster of small, greenish-yellow flowers on a tall stalk. The flowers are star-shaped and have six tepals.

	== ~~Uses~~ ==		==Distribution and habitat==
	'''Veratrum viride''~~' has been used~~ in ~~traditional medicine by Native Americans and early settlers~~. ~~It has been used~~ to ~~treat high blood pressure~~, ~~rapid heartbeat, and other heart conditions~~. ~~However~~, ~~it is highly toxic and can cause severe side effects~~, ~~including death~~, ~~if ingested~~.		''Veratrum viride'' is found in two disjunct populations in North America. The eastern population ranges from [[Canada]] to the [[Appalachian Mountains]], while the western population is found from [[Alaska]] to the [[Sierra Nevada (U.S.)\|Sierra Nevada]] in [[California]]. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, swamps, and along streams.

	== Toxicity ==		==Toxicity==
	All parts of ~~the plant~~ are highly toxic. The ~~toxins include several types of~~ alkaloids~~, including~~ veratridine and ~~cevadine. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea~~, vomiting, ~~abdominal pain~~, ~~headache~~, and ~~a slow and irregular heartbeat~~. ~~In severe cases~~, it ~~can cause death~~.		All parts of ''Veratrum viride'' are highly toxic if ingested. The plant contains alkaloids such as veratridine and protoveratrine, which can cause severe vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, and even death. Historically, Native American tribes used the plant for medicinal purposes, but it must be handled with extreme caution.

	== ~~Conservation status~~ ==		==Uses==
	'''Veratrum viride''~~' is not currently listed~~ as ~~threatened or endangered~~. However, ~~its habitat is being lost~~ due to ~~development and changes in land~~ use.		Despite its toxicity, ''Veratrum viride'' has been used in traditional medicine by various Native American tribes. It was used to treat conditions such as rheumatism and as a topical treatment for bruises and sprains. However, due to its high toxicity, its use is not recommended without professional guidance.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Gallery==
	* [[List of ~~poisonous plants]]~~		<gallery>
	* [[Medicinal plants]]		File:Veratrum_veride2.JPG\|''Veratrum viride'' in bloom
			File:Veratrum_viride_6061.JPG\|Close-up of ''Veratrum viride'' flowers
			</gallery>

			==Related pages==
			* [[Veratrum]]
			* [[Melanthiaceae]]

			==References==

			* Gleason, H. A., & Cronquist, A. (1991). ''Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada''. New York Botanical Garden.

			[[Category:Veratrum]]
	[[Category:Flora of North America]]		[[Category:Flora of North America]]
	~~[[Category:Medicinal plants]]~~
	[[Category:Poisonous plants]]		[[Category:Poisonous plants]]
	~~[[Category:Veratrum]]~~

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'''Veratrum viride''', also known as the [[American hellebore]] or [[Indian poke]], is a species of [[perennial plant]] in the family [[Melanthiaceae]]. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, swampy areas, and along stream banks.

== Description ==
'''Veratrum viride''' grows to a height of 0.7 to 2 meters. It has a stout, unbranched stem with large, alternate, pleated leaves. The flowers are green, with 6 tepals and are arranged in large terminal clusters. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous flat, winged seeds.

== Distribution and habitat ==
'''Veratrum viride''' is native to eastern and western North America. In the east, it ranges from Georgia to Newfoundland and Labrador. In the west, it ranges from Alaska to California, with a disjunct population in New Mexico. It is typically found in wet meadows, swampy areas, and along stream banks.

== Uses ==
'''Veratrum viride''' has been used in traditional medicine by Native Americans and early settlers. It has been used to treat high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and other heart conditions. However, it is highly toxic and can cause severe side effects, including death, if ingested.

== Toxicity ==
All parts of the plant are highly toxic. The toxins include several types of alkaloids, including veratridine and cevadine. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and a slow and irregular heartbeat. In severe cases, it can cause death.

== Conservation status ==
'''Veratrum viride''' is not currently listed as threatened or endangered. However, its habitat is being lost due to development and changes in land use.

== See also ==
* [[List of poisonous plants]]
* [[Medicinal plants]]

[[Category:Flora of North America]]
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
[[Category:Poisonous plants]]
[[Category:Veratrum]]

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