Veratrum viride (American hellebore). Also known as false hellebore.
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A native of North America but closely related to the European Veratrum album. A plant genus of the family liliaceae with roots that contain veratrum alkaloids used as emetics, parasiticides, and antihypertensives. It is the main ingredient of Boicil. Also used in homeopathic remedies.