helleborus

[he-leh-BORE-us]

helleborus Definition

• 1. a genus of perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family, native to Europe and Asia
• 2. also known as Christmas rose or Lenten rose

Phrases with helleborus

• Christmas rose

  a common name for Helleborus niger, a species of Helleborus that blooms in winter

  Example

  The Christmas rose is a popular plant during the holiday season.

• Lenten rose

  a common name for Helleborus orientalis, a species of Helleborus that blooms in early spring

  Example

  The Lenten rose is a popular plant for early spring gardens.

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Summary: helleborus in Brief

Helleborus [he-leh-BORE-us] is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family, native to Europe and Asia. It is also known as Christmas rose or Lenten rose, with the former blooming in winter and the latter in early spring.