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southern blue monkshood
Scientific Name: Aconitum uncinatum ssp. uncinatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aconitum uncinatum: Southern Blue Monkshood
Aconitum uncinatum, commonly known as Southern Blue Monkshood, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates that the whole plant is highly toxic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aconitum uncinatum L.
- Common Names: Southern Blue Monkshood, Wild Monkshood
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Synonyms: The plant is also known as aconite, monkshood, wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mousebane, women's bane, Devil's helmet, or blue rocket.
- Subspecies: Aconitum uncinatum L. ssp. uncinatum, and A. u. muticum are mentioned.
Distribution and Habitat
- Southern Blue Monkshood is native or naturalized throughout the US and Canada.
- It is uncommon in mountains and piedmont areas and rare on the coast. Specific mention is made of Union Co., Georgia.
- It thrives in moist woods, clearings, cove forests, and rich woods and seepages.
- It is considered endangered in Maryland and threatened in much of its native range.
Morphological Characteristics
- Height: Typically grows to a height of 2-5 feet.
- Color: It has blue, purple, or violet flowers. A white-flowered species is also mentioned.
- Growth Habit: Develops like a shrub with a climber development.
Ecological Role
- The Southern Blue Monkshood is endangered or threatened in much of its native range, making it a conservation concern.
Cultivation
- Requires regular watering but should be kept dry as autumn approaches.
- Soil should be enriched with organic or slow-release fertilizer before planting.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aconitum uncinatum.
- Dave's Garden offers gardening tips and ideas.