There are about 240 species of aconitum, also known as monkshood and wolfsbane, across Asia, North America and Europe. Though popular with gardeners because of their bright flowers, ...

Monkshood is a general term used to refer to plants within the genus Aconitum. Other common names of this plant include aconite, devil’s helmet, queen of poisons, and wolfsbane.

Aconitum napellus, commonly referred to as monkshood, helmet flower or wolf’s bane, is a member of the ranunculaceae family. This herbaceous plant is native to the mountainous regions of ...

Aconitum delphinifolium DC. Natural History Museum. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. Click to view download files. Click to view IIIF info. This media ...

We have a questionable British native, Aconitum napellus, which is found in damp woodlands in the western half of England and Wales.It may not be indigenous to Britain because many of the 300 ...

Aconitum carmichaelii is hardy and sturdy enough not to require staking except in exposed places. However, it won't thrive unless the soil is moisture-retentive and fertile.