Flowering in False Hellebore (Veratrum woodii, Liliaceae) Populations in East-Central Illinois

Author:

John E. Ebinger

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Published:

March – 1996

Keywords:

Flowering, Veratum woodii, Liliaceae, Illinois

ABSTRACT
Flowering individuals are rare in populations of false hellebore in Illinois. In the fall of 1993, however, flowering was observed in 16 of 31 populations from east-central Illinois. Of the 96 flowering individuals found, 70 produced fruits. Seed production was low; 75% of the capsules produced 0-3 seeds.