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.

Sep 7, 2024 · 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.

Jun 22, 2022 · 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, 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.

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.

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.

Oct 2, 2023 · Monkshood is a beautiful tall perennial that makes a striking backdrop in your garden. The cool-colored flowers come in shades of pink, purple, and white. Planting cool-colored flowers in the background of a small garden helps create the illusion of a larger space.

Jun 25, 2021 · 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.

Monkshood (Aconitum spp.) is a hardy perennial native to Asia and Europe. It’s also known by many other names, such as wolf’s bane, mouse bane, devil’s helmet, queen of poison, or blue rocket. This plant is often found in mountain meadows in the northern hemisphere, especially along streams and ponds.

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.