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Carmichael's monkshood
Scientific Name: Aconitum carmichaelii
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Carmichael's Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii)
Aconitum carmichaelii, commonly known as Carmichael's monkshood, Chinese aconite, or Chinese wolfsbane, is a perennial flowering plant known for its late-season blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- The whole plant is reported as highly toxic.
- Common names include wolfsbane.
Considerations for Children
- The whole plant is reported as highly toxic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aconitum carmichaelii Debeaux
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Aconitum arendsii (as related to Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii')
- Symbol: ACCA20
Common Names
- Carmichael's monkshood
- Chinese aconite
- Chinese wolfsbane
- Azure Monkshood
- Sichuan Aconite
- September Stormhat
- Japanese Wolfsbane
- Wu Tou (Chinese: ???? pinyin: Wu-tou Fu-zi)
Morphology and Growth
- It is a perennial plant.
- It typically grows to a height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) and a width of 0.3 meters (1 foot).
Habitat and Growing Conditions
- It is adaptable to various soil types, including light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.
- It can tolerate heavy clay soil.
Uses
- Carmichael's Monkshood Rhizome has been used in herbal medicine.