Helleborus orientalis
Lenten Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Helleborus orientalis (commonly known as Lenten-rose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Greece, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms