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northern blue monkshood

Scientific Name: Aconitum noveboracense

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IA (northern wild monkshood), NY (northern monk's-

       

Northern Blue Monkshood (Aconitum noveboracense)

Aconitum noveboracense, commonly known as Northern Blue Monkshood or Northern Wild Monkshood, is a flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Aconitum, including Monkshood, is generally considered poisonous.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Aconitum, including Monkshood, is generally considered poisonous.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aconitum noveboracense A. Gray ex Coville
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Common Names: Northern Blue Monkshood, Northern Wild Monkshood, New York Monkshood, Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Leopard's Bane, Aconite
  • Synonym: The text references a "synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands" which includes Aconitum noveboracense.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is native to the northern hemisphere.
  • It is found along moist and cool algific talus slopes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Northern Wild Monkshood grows from erect to reclining and can reach up to 40 inches tall.
  • The flowers are typically blue, but can occasionally be white.
  • The flowers are hood-shaped, approximately 1 inch across, and can be dark purple to blue (occasionally white), and about 2.5 cm long.
  • Each stem can have many flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Aconitum noveboracense is a federally threatened plant species.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Monkshood is said to protect itself against predators with a cocktail of poison.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.
  • The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) provides information on Aconitum napellus.