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Helleborus niger, commonly called Christmas rose or black hellebore, is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is one of about 20 species from the genus Hellebore. It is a poisonous cottage garden favourite because it flowers in the depths of winter.
The common name "hellebore" is first attested in 1300s; it originates, via Old French and Latin, ultimately from Ancient Greek: ἑλλέβορος, romanized: helléboros. Although traditionally translated as "plant eaten by fawns", this could be folk etymology and, according to Beekes, really a Pre-Greek word. [6]
Christmas rose is a common name for flowering plants and may refer to: Helleborus spp., especially Helleborus niger; Hydrangea macrophylla, see Hydrangea
The storied helleborus niger, commonly called the Christmas rose, opens with the holiday season, and is a popular houseplant during the winter months. A member of the buttercup family, its large ...
Christmas tree is applied to a number of plants: fir, spruce, pine, balsam or other evergreen trees decorated for Christmas; Pinus pinea or the Italian Stone Pine, is another plant commonly sold in stores as a potted live plant. [9] Christmas rose can be any of the following: Helleborus ssp., especially Helleborus niger
One plant called Christmas rose is regarded as a true Christmas flower in certain parts of the world. Christmas rose is also known as the "snow rose" or "winter rose". Originally from tropical regions of Asia, cultivated Serissa often blooms during the winter. On the occasion of Christmas Eve, it is traditional for young women in North America ...
Here's how poinsettias went from their ancient Aztec beginnings to one of the world's most beloved holiday plants.
Helleborus orientalis, the Lenten rose, [1] is a perennial flowering plant and species of hellebore in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, native to Greece and Turkey. [ 2 ] Bed of Helleborus orientalis.