گل خربق سفید (Hellebore flower)

Hellabore Flower
lat. Helleborus odorus
Group: Flowers
Hellabore Flower Helleborus odorus
Hellabore Flower Helleborus odorus
Hellabore Flower Helleborus odorus
Odor profile: powdery smelling note that recalls primroses

Hellebore Flower is evergreen perennial flowering plant belonging to the genus Helleborus. Most of the species in this genus are poisonous. This plant grows in Europe, from Great Britain to Turkey, while the greatest concentration of the plant occurs in the Balkans. The flowers are distinguished by five petals with small cup-like nectaries. Pretty in appearance, these flowers are widely grown in gardens for decoration. Due to its toxic nature, this plant holds a significant place in folklore. I witchcraft it was used for summoning demons, while Christians believed that it sprouted in the snow from the tears of a girl who had no gift to give the Christ child.