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| Identification |
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Genus
Veratrum
Species
californicum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
false hellebore
California corn lily
Family
MELANTHIACEAE
Specimen number
S5074
Data source
MedPl p279;Poison p78
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Erect
Overall height
3' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains highly toxic alkaloids that affect the heart and nervous system.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
contraceptive
Medicinal parts
Rootstock
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is highly toxic
Medicinal notes
Veratrum californicum has been traditionally used as a contraceptive. False hellebore (sometimes called California corn lily) should only be used under professional guidance. Only the rootstock is used in herbal preparations. It is highly toxic. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains highly toxic alkaloids that affect the heart and nervous system.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Veratrum californicum is a perennial. Flowers: False hellebore (locally known in some parts as California corn lily) has flowers in a terminal panicle; the petals are marked at the base with a green V-shape. The flowers are typically of a white color.
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