Aconitum - Wikipedia
Aconitum (/ ˌ æ k ə ˈ n aɪ t əm /), [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
2022年6月22日 · 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 …
Monkshood Poisoning: What to Know - WebMD
2024年9月7日 · 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
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.
Monkshood | Description, Major Species, Facts, & Poison
2024年9月24日 · 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.
How to Plant and Grow Monkshood - Better Homes & Gardens
2023年3月30日 · 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. One of the main reasons to grow this stunning plant is for its deep, rich blue flowers.
Aconitum napellus - Wikipedia
Aconitum napellus, monkshood, [2] aconite, Venus' chariot or wolfsbane, is a species of highly toxic flowering plants in the genus Aconitum of the family Ranunculaceae, native and endemic to western and central Europe.
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood - Epic Gardening
2023年10月2日 · How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood. 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.
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - BBC Gardeners World …
Monkshood (Aconitum) also known as wolfsbane and common aconite, is a beautiful, stately perennial with tall spires of purple-blue flowers from mid- to late summer. It looks similar to delphinium, to which it's related. It's a great plant for the middle or back of a cottage or herbaceous border.
Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ (Monkshood) - Gardenia
Blooming later than most Aconitum species, award-winning Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' (Monkshood) is an erect, tuberous perennial with dense spires of rich azure-blue flowers in early to mid-fall. Its hooded flowers resemble the hood worn by medieval monks, hence the common name of monkshood.