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trailing white monkshood
Scientific Name: Aconitum reclinatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: PA (white monkshood), TN (trailing wolfsbane)
Trailing White Monkshood (Aconitum reclinatum)
Aconitum reclinatum, commonly known as Trailing White Monkshood or Trailing Wolfsbane, is a perennial herb belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is a relatively rare plant found in specific habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is commonly referred to as Wolfsbane, a historical term that may indicate caution.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is commonly referred to as Wolfsbane, a historical term that may indicate caution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aconitum reclinatum A. Gray
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Genus: Aconitum L.
- Common Names: Trailing White Monkshood, Trailing Wolfsbane, White Monkshood, White Aconite
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but variations of the common names are used.
Distribution and Habitat
- Rare in North Carolina.
- Grows in rich cove forests, on streambanks, and in seepages.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Forb/herb (non-woody plant)
- Perennial
- Grows up to one meter (three feet) tall.
- Trailing growth habit.
- Flowers typically appear from late summer to fall and can be white or blue.
Other Aconitum Species
- Aconitum napellus (Monkshood)
- Aconitum columbianum (Columbian Monkshood)
- Aconitum delphinifolium (Monkshood from Alaska)
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for gardeners.
- Discover Life: A website with information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aconitum reclinatum.