Helleborus Archives

Helleborus niger [hel-eh-BORE-us, NY-ger] is an herbaceous semi-evergreen perennial from the Ranunculaceae family (Ranunculus).  This plant is known for producing large striking flowers in winter. When all other flowering plants

Helleborus orientalis [hel-eh-BORE-us, or-ee-en-TAY-liss] is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family (Ranunculus) and hailing from Turkey and Caucasus. It is commonly referred to as Hellebore or Lenten