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Arizona monkshood
Scientific Name: Aconitum infectum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arizona Monkshood (Aconitum infectum)
Aconitum infectum, commonly known as Arizona Monkshood, is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of monkshood species (stems, flowers, and leaves) are mentioned in the text but without specifying any associated risk.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aconitum infectum Greene
- Common Names: Arizona Monkshood, Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane
- Genus: Aconitum
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- Synonyms mentioned include: Aconitum jacquinii (synonym of A. anthora)
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Arizona.
- The text suggests a native occurrence of the Arizona Monkshood population in remote locations.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb: a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Quirky Facts
- Monkshood is also known as "the queen of poisons."
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- University of Arizona Herbarium
- http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/SpeciesDetailForb.php
- Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center: http:// www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/arizona-poison-drug-