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larkspurleaf monkshood

Scientific Name: Aconitum delphiniifolium ssp. delphiniifolium

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aconitum delphiniifolium: Larkspur-Leaf Monkshood

Discover the intriguing world of Aconitum delphiniifolium, commonly known as Larkspur-leaf Monkshood. This perennial forb, a non-woody plant, belongs to the Aconitum genus.

Considerations for Pets

  • Other common names include wolfsbane, leopard's bane, and aconite.

Considerations for Children

  • Other common names include wolfsbane, leopard's bane, and aconite.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aconitum delphiniifolium
  • Common Names: Larkspur-leaf Monkshood, Larkspurleaf Monkshood, Northern Monkshood, Mountain Monkshood
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Genus: Aconitum
  • Rank: Species, Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Aconitum desoulavyi
    • Aconitum delphiniifolium DC.
    • Aconitum delphinifolium
    • Aconitum delphinifolium var. paradoxum
    • Aconitum nivatum
  • Subspecies:
    • Aconitum delphiniifolium DC. subsp. delphiniifolium
    • Aconitum delphiniifolium ssp. chamissonianum
    • Aconitum delphiniifolium ssp. delphiniifolium
    • Aconitum delphiniifolium ssp. paradoxum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aconitum delphiniifolium is found in eastern regions.
  • One sighting was recorded in Alaska.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It's a purple-colored perennial that grows up to 25 cm tall.
  • Features a blue hooded blossom and palmatifid leaves.
  • Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant.