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American Hellebore
Veratrum viride Aiton
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A highly toxic plant that contains potent hypotensive alkaloids. It was once used to drastically lower blood pressure but is now considered too dangerous for medicinal use.
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POISONOUS (X). Whole plant is highly toxic. Overdose is fatal. Alkaloids can be absorbed through the skin. Do not use.
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