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Aconitum subgenus Lycoctonum ( DC.) Peterm. for species see below. 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.
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. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with hairless stems and leaves.
Aconitum napellus, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is a highly toxic plant that can cause heart and nerve problems. Learn about its history, uses, symptoms, and treatment of aconitine poisoning.
Nov 4, 2022 · Monkshood, also known as wolfsbane, is a poisonous plant that can cause severe illness and death. Learn how to identify, avoid, and treat monkshood poisoning, and what to do if you or someone else ingests or touches it.
Wolfsbane, also known as Aconitum napellus, is a plant that contains a deadly alkaloid called aconitine. It has been used as a weapon, a remedy, and a symbol of folklore for centuries, but it can also cause serious harm and even death if ingested or touched.
- Wolfsbane, monkshood, or aconite
- Aconitum
- Ranunculaceae
- A. napellus
May 29, 2024 · Monkshood, also known as aconite or wolfsbane, is a genus of more than 200 species of poisonous herbs in the buttercup family. Some are cultivated for their showy flowers and others are used in traditional medicine, but all contain the powerful toxin aconitine.
May 13, 2016 · Monkshood or Wolfsbane (Aconitum napellus) is a blue-purple flowering herb that grows in cool, moist regions. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can cause death if ingested in large amounts. Learn more about its history, cultivation and safety tips.
