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Are Hellebore Flowers Edible? The Definitive Guide to This Toxic Plant

Dec 23, 2025 •

4 min read

Hellebores, including the popular “Christmas Rose” and “Lenten Rose,” are members of the highly toxic buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, and should never be consumed. Contrary to how their beautiful appearance might suggest, the hellebore flowers are not edible and are in fact, highly poisonous.