Aconitum napellus

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Monkshood; Helmet Flower

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DERIVATION

Aconitum	name used by Theophrastus and Nicander for a poisonous plant growing on sheer cliffs.
napellus	- having a small tuberous (turnip-like) root

FAMILY

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Other Plants in the Buttercup Family

HABIT

Herbaceous | Geophyte

RANGE

Europe

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Purple;blue

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Moist, organically rich, well-drained

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Monkshood | Helmet Flower

SYNONYMS

Aconitum compactum Aconitum firmum

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Year

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1	171416*1	2017	Rock Alpine Garden
2	192269*1	2019	Rock Alpine Garden
3	192472*2	2019	Japanese Garden

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