Felis ISSN 2398-2950
Monk's-hood (Aconitum napellus)
- Member of the buttercup family.
- Found in high altitude woodland, damp woods and riverbanks and garden perennial.
- Grow to about 1.5 m.
- Unbranched stem.
- Flowers:
- June-August.
- Deep blue-mauve which appear in clusters.
- 5 uneven petals, with upper petal curved over as a hood.
- Reputed to be UK's most poisonous plant.
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Further Reading
Publications
Other sources of information
- Allison K & Day C (1997)A Guide to Plants Poisonous to Horses.British Association of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine.