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Helleborus orientalis Lam.

lenten rose (Ranunculaceae)

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The flowers of Helleborus orientalis often appear before the leaves.

Bovey Tracey (VC3: South Devon); 2014-02-16

 lenten rose / Helleborus orientalis: The flowers of _Helleborus orientalis_ often appear before the leaves.

Its early flowering gives it the name of ‘lenten rose’.

Bovey Tracey (VC3: South Devon); 2014-02-16

 lenten rose / Helleborus orientalis: Its early flowering gives it the name of ‘lenten rose’.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne