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Lenten Rose

Helleborus orientalis

Description:

Even though this plant is called Lenten "Rose", it's actually part of the Buttercup family. Blooming prior to Easter, this plant serves as an important nectar source for emerging insects.

Habitat:

Originally from the Greece/Turkey area of the world, this plant does naturalize - this specimen has a happy home at our local butterfly and hummingbird garden.


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Yonkers, New York, USA

Lat: 40.95, Long: -73.87

Spotted on Apr 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 12, 2012

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