Aconitum - Wikipedia Aconitum ( ˌækəˈnaɪtəm ), [2] also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard's bane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, [3] is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - The Spruce Native to mountainous areas in Europe and Asia, monkshood is a tall herbaceous perennial flower that blooms late in the summer and fall and handles partial shade very well It gets its common name from the modified petals' resemblance to the cowl on a monk’s habit
Monkshood | Description, Major Species, Facts, Poison | Britannica Monkshood, genus of more than 200 species of showy, poisonous, perennial herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) They occur in the north temperate zone, usually in partial shade and in rich soil Some species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and several are used in traditional medicine
Monkshood Poisoning: What to Know - WebMD Monkshood has a long history as a poisonous plant Learn how to identify monkshood, poisoning symptoms, and what to do if you have monkshood poisoning
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison | Poison Control Aconitum napellus (A napellus, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane) is a perennial herb often grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue to dark purple flowers All parts of the plant, especially the roots, contain toxins Aconitine is the most dangerous of these toxins
How to Plant and Grow Monkshood - Better Homes Gardens Monkshood offers attractive foliage and towering stalks of flowers Similar to its cousin delphinium, monkshood forms beautiful spires of purple or deep-blue flowers The blossoms are held above attractive dissected foliage that gives the plant an almost fernlike appearance
Monkshood Plant Info - How To Grow And Care For Perennial Monkshood . . . The monkshood plant is an herbaceous wildflower that can be found growing in mountain meadows throughout the northern hemisphere The plant gets its name from the shape of the posterior sepal of the flowers, which resembles the cowls worn by monks
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood - Epic Gardening Monkshood flowers are strikingly beautiful, and can be the star of almost any shade garden In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner teaches you everything you need to know about Monkshood flowers, including tips for both maintenance and care
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood) - Gardenia Monkshood, Aconite, Wolfsbane, Fuzi, Monk's blood Native to Western and Central Europe, Aconitum napellus brings showy, densely packed spikes of deep purplish-blue flowers and attractive foliage in the shade garden
Aconitum (Monkshood): Origin, Characteristics Cultivation Aconitum, also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard’s bane, devil’s helmet, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae