Monkshood

Korean monk's hood is a genus of over 250 species. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The dark green leaves of korean monk's hood species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. Two to 10 petals are present. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles, a follicle being a dry, many-seeded structure.

Aconitum henryi is a genus of over 250 species. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The dark green leaves of aconitum henryi species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. Two to 10 petals are present. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles, a follicle being a dry, many-seeded structure.

Aconitum × cammarum 'Bressingham Spire’ is a genus of over 250 species. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The dark green leaves of aconitum × cammarum 'Bressingham Spire’ species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. Two to 10 petals are present. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles, a follicle being a dry, many-seeded structure.

Aconitum kusnezoffii is a genus of over 250 species. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The dark green leaves of aconitum kusnezoffii species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. Two to 10 petals are present. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles, a follicle being a dry, many-seeded structure.

Monkshood is found in forests and on slopes. While the plant requires the activity of pollinators to ensure reproduction, the pollen of this species is deliberately toxic so that insects do not eat too much. The male flowers compensate for this deterrent by producing extra nectar.

Monkshood is a flowering plan that is highly toxic. Simple skin contact can initiate numbness. This plant is legendary and much folklore and tales of it date back to ancient BC. In fact, it has been dubbed the "Queen of poisons."

This white Aconitum cultivar is set apart by its color variation with blue edges. The aconitum × cammarum 'Bicolor' is aptly named for its two tones. Gardeners who would like a low-maintenance substitute for delphinium will find the aconitum × cammarum 'Bicolor' a great alternative in late summer gardens.

Monkshood 'Spark's Variety' is an upright monkshood cultivar that is much taller than its relatives. While other Aconitum x henryi cultivars usually reach a maximum height of 1.5 m, monkshood 'Spark's Variety' can reach 4 m! Furthermore, it is a much darker color than other cultivars, blooming in an exquisite dark violet.

Chinese aconite 'Kelmscott' is a tall cultivar of Chinese aconite. It can grow to 1.8 m, while other Chinese aconite plants grow only to 1.2 m . It produces blue flowers in the fall. Chinese aconite 'Kelmscott' is believed to have been named for Kelmscott Manor in southern England.

Chinese aconite 'Arendsii' is a beautiful perennial with purple-blue flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. Chinese aconite 'Arendsii' thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is highly toxic to humans and animals if ingested.

The poison monkshoot grows as a perennial herbaceous plant and reaches stature heights of 25 to 150 centimeters. The stiff upright stems are bluish-green and hairy. The hand-shaped divided stem leaves are five to seven parts to the bottom, the sections are two to three times fiederteilig and narrow linear, 1 to 2 millimeters wide Zipfel have.

Chinese aconite is an award-winning flowering garden plant. Its flowers are similar to other species in the genus except for its late blooming time, which provides nectar for bees after other plants are no longer flowering. It is important to note that all parts of plants are poisonous and should always be kept away from young children.

Monk's-hood (Aconitum napellus) is an extremely toxic plant that is native to western and central Europe. It is deadly if ingested and its toxic properties can be absorbed through the skin, so the plant must never be handled without gloves. It has a long history of being used as a poison. In mid-summer, it produces dark purple-blue flowers.

Named for its hooded flowers, the columbian Monkshood’s sepals resemble a monk’s cowl. This member of the buttercup family is considered poisonous. It grows in moist, wet areas such as meadows and forests.

Climbing monk's-hood is a scrambling plant that is often used as an ornamental feature in cottage gardens, beds, borders, and underneath roses and shrubs. This plant loves soil with good drainage. Its Latin name Aconitum hemsleyanum comes from the ancient Greek word akoniton, which is used for poisonous plants, and hemsleyanum, which honors the English botanist William Hemsley.

Variegated monk's-hood has been reported as highly toxic to humans and animals, including livestock. Variegated monk's-hood is a perennial herbaceous plant featured in European mythology. The patches or streaks of colors on its petals resemble the cowl of a monk, hence its common name.

Aconitum orientale is a genus of over 250 species. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The dark green leaves of aconitum orientale species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens. Two to 10 petals are present. The fruit is an aggregate of follicles, a follicle being a dry, many-seeded structure.