Green Hellebore (Helleborus viridis)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Helleborus viridis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from February to April, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, scrub and sunny banks on moist chalk and limestone soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)