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

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.