Helleborus dumetorum (The Balkans in woods and fields, occasionally flat sites but generally close to streams, bas of rocky slopes and large colonies with Anemone nemerosa, Galanthus nivalis, Ajuga reptans and Fritillaria meleagris. Tall summer vegetation often protects foliage from bright sunshine, although needs good spring and early summer sun to produce next seasons flower buds. Occasionally through Betula or Carpinus woodland ) (Acaulescent)