False hellebore

The large basal leaves of false hellebore, Melanthium woodii. A synonym that is often used is Veratrum woodii.  Another common name used is Wood’s bunchflower.  On a slope overlooking Wildcat Creek. 

Link to Melanthium woodii:

Link to Melanthium woodii:

Link to Melanthium woodii:

Veratrum woodii is on the watch list of endangered and threatened plants in Indiana.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-etrplants042513.pdf

Like many other plants in the Lily family, Veratrum woodii is poisonous.

http://www.goatworld.com/health/plants/hellebore.shtml

More false hellebore at another location in Clegg Garden.  This is close to the location of the Delphinium tricorne of the previous post.

Photos taken May 3, 2015.