The Ranunculaceae plant family is home to both toxic and medicinal plants; some are both, such as aconite, which is used more widely as a prepared medicine in Chinese medicine than in Western herbal medicine. Goldenseal is also a member of this family, as is this specimen of hellebore seen growing in my Mom's garden. This is of course for its lovely flowers only (what look like petals are actually sepals, or modified leaves).
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