1. A poisonous plant of the buttercup family, typically having dark green leaves and flowers that bloom in winter or early spring.
Usage: Often used in gardening and horticulture contexts.

Examples

• The hellebore bloomed in the garden even during the coldest months of winter.
• She planted hellebores along the shaded border of her yard.
• Hellebores are popular ornamental plants because they flower when few other plants do.
• The dark purple hellebore flowers contrasted beautifully with the snow.
• Gardeners appreciate hellebores for their hardiness and early blooming season.
• All parts of the hellebore plant are toxic if ingested.