Plant ID

[Kepis]

Was doing some gardening this morning and found this growing out front, anyone got an idea what this one is?, im having a senior moment and cant locate it in any of my reference sources, it was growing in well drained chalky soil, north side of house in semi shaded area, also has a smell that whilst not disgusting, is rather unpleasant and difficult to describe, sap is clear and not milky.

Cheers peeps

 

[chas brookes]

Hi Kepis
looks like it could be a Christmas Rose/Hellebore often grown in shade see link below

http://carolynsshadegardens.com/tag/christmas-rose/

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=946

 

[Hugo]

Yep reckon your right Chas, I have plenty of it growing in my garden, paid good money for it as well.