Christmas rose Helleborus niger

Features

It is named after the blackish rhizomes (in cross section). It is a very poisonous plant, it is also said to have magical effects! A very popular ornamental species with many cultivars and hybrids that have multicolored flowers.

Species	Perrenial
Living space	Meadow
Size	15-30 cm

Description

Helleborus niger is an evergreen plant with dark leathery pedate leaves carried on stems 9–12 in (23–30 cm) tall. The large flat flowers, borne on short stems from midwinter to early spring, are generally white, but occasionally with a pink tinge. The tips of the petals may be flushed pink or green, and there is a prominent central boss of yellow.