The Hope of my Heart

Penelope Thomas

The Hope of my Heart

Botanical Name: Helleborus
Common Name: Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Snow Rose, Oracle Flower
Place Of Origin: From Europe to Western China; many grow in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe.

  • In the 17th century hellebores were regarded as a suitable treatment for depression and insanity.
  • The flower is used for winter decorations particularly in Scandinavia
  • Some historians believe that Alexander the Great died because of a hellebore overdose, when he took it as medication.

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