Veratrum lobelianum
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| Veratrum lobelianum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus: | Veratrum |
| Species: | V. lobelianum |
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| Veratrum lobelianum | |
Veratrum lobelianum is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Melanthiaceae.[1]
Its native range is Central Europe to Caucasus and Russian Far East.[1] The plant is poisonous.[2] It is used in Chinese folk medicine.[3] In Russia, it is available as a tincture ("Veratrum Aqua") that is intended for external use and is toxic if ingested (accidentally or in folk medicine).[2]