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    A friend gave me this any ideas?
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    Looks like a Hellebore, don't know which one though :)
     
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      Hellebore. If the leaves smell very unpleasant, then it is H. foetidus. Otherwise possibly H. lividus or one of its forms. Don't think the leaves are serrated enough for H. argutifolius.
       
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        Looks like the one that flowers in winter/early spring and has pale green flowers (can't remember the name) :doh:. I should do as our garden is covered in it.

        If I'm correct it can spread like mad and grows up to thigh high. Can't access my photos for a few weeks as my computer and back up drive are in hospital having an overhaul for the new year.
         
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          H.foetidus.
          Thx all, It does have a certain smell to it :eeew:
          If it spreads like mad, I might have to keep it in a pot for now.
          Think it was only potted up a few weeks ago
           
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          I think the name is "Stinking helebore" [​IMG]
           
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          I've checked with 'She Who knows All' and it is foetidus. :dbgrtmb:
           
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