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Noun: black hellebore  blak 'he-lu,bor
  1. Slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green
    - lenten rose, Helleborus orientalis
     
  2. European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers
    - Christmas rose, winter rose, Helleborus niger

Derived forms: black hellebores

Type of: hellebore

Encyclopedia: Black hellebore