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
Monkshood Poisoning: What to Know - WebMD Monkshood, also commonly called wolfsbane, has appeared throughout human history — notably in European, especially Greek, myths This plant has pretty purple flowers but also a dangerous secret
Wolfsbane: fictitous plant contains very real dangers About Wolfsbane Aconitum napellus can be found in mountains to temperate regions throughout western and central Europe This plant has leaves that are rounded and it is palmately divided into 5-7 well lobed segments It has purple flowers that are helmet shaped, from which it gets another name, monkshood It can grow up to 1 meter or 3 feet tall
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison 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
Where Does Wolfsbane Grow [Is it Toxic to You and Your Pets?] Wolfsbane (Aconitum sp ), also called Monkshood, belongs have more than 300 varieties widely spread in the Northern Hemisphere So, in this article, you will know everything about Wolfsbane’s growth and its toxic effects on this plant
Description, Major Species, Facts, Poison - Britannica monkshood, (genus Aconitum), genus of more than 200 species of showy perennial herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) They occur in the north temperate zone, usually in partial shade and in rich soil
Monkshood (Wolfsbane) - Advice From The Herb Lady Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), also known as wolfsbane, is not just poisonous for wolves It contains a neurotoxin, aconitine, that can kill humans and other animals All parts of the plant are poisonous You should wear gloves when handling it and wash your hands afterwards
Beautiful but Deadly: The Sinister Symbolism of Wolf’s Bane Flowers In the language of flowers, wolf’s bane signifies caution, treachery, and misanthropy The flower’s symbolism meant that it was often used as a warning A gift of wolf’s bane flowers was seen as a symbol to the recipient to take care as danger lies ahead