Lenten Rose  ( New )
Taken at Lochwinnoch on 10th March 2024 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70
in macro mode.		 Fact File


Lenten Rose.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Habit: 		Helleborus orientalis.
Ranunculales.
Ranunculaceae.
Perennial.
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Flowers:
Feature:
 Shaded or part shaded areas.
28 - 45 cms tall.
February - April.
Sap coming into contact with the skin may cause temporary irritation, while ingestion of large quantities can cause burning of mouth and throat, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhoea.