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yellow monkshood
Scientific Name: Aconitum anthora
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Aconitum anthora: Yellow Monkshood
Aconitum anthora, commonly known as Yellow Monkshood, Anthora, or Healing Wolfsbane, is a flowering plant species prized for its distinctive yellow blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is related to other monkshoods, which are known to be poisonous.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is related to other monkshoods, which are known to be poisonous.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aconitum anthora L.
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Synonyms: Aconitum jacquini Rchb., Delphinium anthora (L.) Baill.
- Common Names: Yellow Monkshood, Anthora, Healing Wolfsbane, Wolfsbane, Yellow Wolfsbane
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to a widespread range, but mainly found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations ranging from 300 to 1500 m (rarely 2000 m). Its distribution is possibly connected with old sheep transhumance routes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous wildflower with deeply cut, maple-like, blue-green leaves that appear early in spring.
- Bears spikes of soft creamy-yellow flowers in mid-summer.
- Flowers are described as blue, purple, white, yellow or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens
- Flowers stalks may reach 6-7 feet after the plant has been established.
Growing and Maintenance
- Grows well in full sun but requires sufficient water. It benefits from shade in hot summer conditions.
Quirky Facts
- Historically, related Aconitum species were used to kill wolves and mad dogs.