Plant species

Istrian hellebore Helleborus multifidus subsp. istriacus

Ranunculaceae

Species information

Description

A herb with variably divided leaves and flowers bearing numerous stamens. An early-flowering hellebore of warm Karst and sub-Mediterranean habitats, with greenish flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

20–50 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

forest edge · open woodland · rocky habitats

Light

partial shade · full sun

Moisture

dry · mesic

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

The greenish structures around the centre of a hellebore flower are sepals; the true petals have become small nectar-bearing organs.

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