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Ranunculaceae
Garden Monkshood
Aconitum napellus
Caution and chivalry.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Aconitum
- Native to
- Western and Central Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer, Early Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 90-150 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-draining
- Water
- Regular
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Monkshood is one of the most poisonous plants in European gardens; all parts are highly toxic.
- The hooded flower shape resembles a monk's cowl, giving the plant its common name.
- Ancient warriors dipped their arrow tips in aconitum extract to create poisoned weapons.
- In Greek mythology, the plant sprang from the saliva of Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the underworld.
- Despite its toxicity, it was used in carefully controlled doses in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
Color meanings
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Beware
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A deadly foe is near
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Chivalry