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American false-hellebore

Veratrum viride var. viride · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

American false-hellebore, scientifically known as Veratrum viride var. viride, is a perennial herb native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, this plant has historically been used in traditional medicine to treat hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias, though its extreme toxicity requires cautious handling and professional medical supervision.

Family
Melanthiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
American False-Hellebore · American Wild Hellebore · 4 more
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Veratrum viride var. viride

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • vérâtre vert

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Melanthiaceae. Finally, the specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Veratrum, specifically as the variety Veratrum viride var. viride.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Liliales
Family Melanthiaceae
Genus Veratrum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range across the northeastern regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence can be found throughout Labrador, New Brunswick, and Québec. The distribution extends southward into the Northeastern United States as well. Within this American region, it is documented in both Maine and Connecticut. Consequently, its habitat spans a significant portion of the northeastern coastal and inland territories.

Region Area
Eastern Canada Labrador
Eastern Canada New Brunswick
Eastern Canada Québec
Northeastern U.S.A. Connecticut
Northeastern U.S.A. Maine
Northeastern U.S.A. Massachusetts
Northeastern U.S.A. New Hampshire
Northeastern U.S.A. New Jersey
Northeastern U.S.A. New York
Northeastern U.S.A. Ohio

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Veratrum viride var. viride has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CEVADINE, JERVINE, VERATRAMINE, protoveratrine A, veratridine.

Chemicals reported in Veratrum viride var. viride
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CEVADINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
JERVINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
VERATRAMINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protoveratrine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
veratridine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CEVADINE

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

JERVINE

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

VERATRAMINE

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

protoveratrine A

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

veratridine

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Preparations

Veratrum viride var. viride has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Veratrum globules.

Preparations reported for Veratrum viride var. viride
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Veratrum globules 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Veratrum globules

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC