Hellebore Foetidus(stinking hellebore)

why is it called Stinking,

It has a really strong unpleasant smell when the leaves are crushed Yorkshire.

Oh thanks for telling me,

Snap - nice and bright.

look great !!:):)

Mine haven't appeared this year , I keep looking but there's no sign of them ............

Yes Dawn, could almost be your picture,lol.
Thanks Paul:-)
What a shame Amy my Hellebore 'Silver Dollar' has disappeared too, this was a freebie brought in by the birds I think.

Nice new growth!