Joseph Glanvill

And for mathematical science, he that doubts their certainty hath need of a dose of hellebore.

English Writer

Hellebore flowers in winter, offering garden color when most plants are dormant.

While typically green or white, hellebores can also have pink, purple, or cream flowers.

Despite its beauty, all parts of the hellebore plant are toxic if ingested.

Hellebore was used historically as medicine, but is now known to be unsafe.

Hellebore is mentioned in old medical contexts, rarely in modern English.

The term hellebore is uncommon in daily language, limited to certain niches.