Any idea what this is? I know I have identified it before, but can't remember the name. Photo taken early spring in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I think it might flower later on, but am not sure (...a memory is a terrible thing to lose...). It grows in the woods, seems to like humus-y rich moist soil, acidic. It is actually a beautiful foliage plant. Would be a good compliment to hostas, astilbes, etc. See how the very defined ribs catch the light? That is how this plant appears in real life. Okay, think that's enough photos?
Thanks Carolyn, but it is not skunk cabbage. Skunk cabbage is much broader, grows 2 to 3 feet across. This plant is 6 inches across.
pictures can be deceiving. I really thought that was larger than 6". it is cool looking though. does it have a flower? I am assuming so as it needs to reproduce somehow but whether it is significant or not is what catches our eye.
Ahhh, here you go.. Green false hellebore http://identifythatplant.com/a-skun...ar/green-false-hellebore-and-skunk-cabbage-2/ I don't think I have seen this before. after I googled skunk cabbage and looked closely at it I see a huge difference and then this page of photos popped up and as I scrolled I saw the real plant there.
It looks very much like a hosta... A shade loving plant that has great foliage. But you can't hold me to it. I have lawyers! Lol
Yes, you are right Carolyn. I was just scrolling around looking for it too & came across its photo. Apparently it grows to 2 to 6 feet tall! It is also toxic to cows, so considered a pest by farmers. Sure is pretty though. But hearing it can grow to 6 feet! That makes it a bit difficult to use in the landscape. Veratrum viride From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Not to be confused with Phytolacca acinosa (also called Indian poke), or other pokeweeds (genus Phytolacca) Veratrum viride Veratrum viride var. viride in flower Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Liliales Family: Melanthiaceae Genus: Veratrum Species: V. viride Binomial name Veratrum viride Aiton Synonyms[1] Synonymy[show] Veratrum viride, known as Indian poke, corn-lily, Indian hellebore, false hellebore, green false hellebore[2], or giant false-helleborine
