Genus and species: Helleborus foetidus
Common Name: Bearsfoot Hellebore
Family Name: Ranunculaceae
The foliage is finely divided and tends to have leafy stalks. The flowers are much smaller than Helleborus x hybrida and are lime green. It also tends to form colonies mostly by seeding. The flowers and foliage also grow on different stalks.
Photos taken March 14, 2012 at Virginia Tech in the Hahn Horticulture Gardens.
Genus and species: Common Name: Lenten Rose
Family Name: Ranunculaceae
This plants look a bit like Eranthus. It has a lot of stamens in big clusters. The flowers and foliage grow on different stalks. The flowers come in mauve, cream, and deep purple. This plant is deer-resist and one of the most hardiest perennials there are.
Photos taken March 14, 2012 at Virginia Tech in the Hahn Horticulture Gardens.
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