White helleborine

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Cephalanthera damasonium

White helleborine, a reference photo
Photo: Bernd Haynold · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Cephalanthera damasonium, the white helleborine, is a species of orchid. It is widespread across much of Europe and Asia. Cephalanthera damasonium is the type species of the genus Cephalanthera.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of White helleborine being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Species
Cephalanthera damasonium

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