Veratrum

**Definition:** A plant genus of the family Melanthiaceae with roots that contain VERATRUM ALKALOIDS used as emetics, parasiticides, antihypertensives. The common name black hellebore is used for both Veratrum nigrum and HELLEBORUS NIGER.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.875.625.920

**Synonyms:** - Hellebore, False