Veratrum viride, known as "Indian poke," "corn-lily," "Indian hellebore," "false hellebore," "green false hellebore," or "giant false-helleborine," is a species of Veratrum native to eastern and western North America. It is extremely toxic, and is considered a pest plant by farmers with livestock.
NPS Photo.
There are eight plant communities found within the Brandywine Valley unit of First State National Historical Park. Plant communities support different wildlife by providing food, shelter, breeding ground, and protection from predators. Maintaining a variety of healthy native plants that have co-evolved with native wildlife is the best outcome to protect our natural landscapes.
Advantages of Native Plants:
Maintains native biodiversity.
Adapted for local climate conditions.
Lowers maintenance requirements.
Provides food sources for native wildlife.
Attracts native pollinators.
How you can help:
Learn more about native plants.
Use native plants in your landscape at home.
Buy native plants from the nurseries in your local community.
Practice responsible landscaping techniques.
Protect your property against invasive plants.
Do not remove native plants from the wild.
Protect native plant communities and minimize habitat destruction.
First State National Historical Park
10 Market Street
New Castle,
DE
19720
Phone:
302-317-3854
To speak to a park ranger, call the park Welcome Center (302-317-3854) and someone will return your call as soon as possible. For a more immediate response, please email the park at firststate@nps.gov.
