Lenten Rose, Helleborus x hybridus (Ranunculaceae)

These photos of lenten rose was taken in the afternoon of April 11, 2012 in the Hahn Horticulture Garden.

Bearsfoot Hellebore, Helleborus foetidus (Ranunculaceae)

This hellebore was taken in the afternoon of April 11, 2012 in the Hahn Horticulture Garden. Bearsfoot hellebore also goes by the name “stinking hellebore”. Personally, I’ve never experienced the stink, but it’s supposed to be smelly. That’s one HELL of a plant!

Winter Aconite, Eranthis hyemalis (Ranunculaceae)

Despite it being Spring, this Winter Aconite was taken in the afternoon of April 11, 2012 in the Hahn Horticulture Garden.

Canadian Columbine, Aquilegia canadensis (Ranunculaceae)

This was taken in the afternoon of April 11, 2012 in the Hahn Horticulture Garden.