Do not eat!

Do not eat!

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When it comes to names, this poisonous plant possesses a plethora, from pleasant to pejorative: False hellebore, bear corn, devil's bite, poor Annie, and tickleweed are just a few of them. Scientifically termed Veratrum viride, this perennial features large, gently curved leaves arranged in neat spirals on stalks up to 6 feet tall, and produces large bunches of attractive yellow-green wildflowers. Though pleasing in appearance, it's a focus of caution for foragers in the eastern United States and Canada, as young Veratrum viride leaves resemble those of the sought-after wild leek.

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