Veratrum viride var. viride
Veratrum viride var. viride, commonly known as Green False hellebore, is a potent perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its high alkaloid content, it has historical medicinal uses in treating hypertension and cardiac issues. However, its extreme toxicity requires precise handling, as improper use can be fatal.
- Scientific name: Veratrum viride var. viride
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Melanthiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Veratrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Veratrum viride var. viride, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently referred to as green false hellebore, while in German, it is commonly called Schierling. In French, the species is identified as verâtre vert, and in Spanish, it is known as veratrum verde.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
Chemicals
Veratrum viride var. viride has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cevadine, jervine, protoveratrine A, veratramine, veratridine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cevadine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jervine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protoveratrine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| veratramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| veratridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |