The common name of <i>Aconite autumnal</i> is autumn aconite. The stem is three to five feet tall. The leaves are five lobed. The flowers are blue, lilac, or whitish and grow in a simple spike.

Aconitum Autumnale

The common name of Aconite autumnal is autumn aconite. The stem is three to five feet tall. The leaves…

Monk's hood, or aconitum napellus, is a blue flower. Monk's hood is a poisonus plant to both humans and cattle. This flower is often mistaken for horseradish.

Monk's Hood

Monk's hood, or aconitum napellus, is a blue flower. Monk's hood is a poisonus plant to both humans…

Each aconite flower has five petals. The leaves are shaped like palms. The roots of the plant should not be left around because they are poisonous and could be eaten by a person or animal.

Parts of Aconitum Napellus

Each aconite flower has five petals. The leaves are shaped like palms. The roots of the plant should…

Aconitum variegatum flowers are large and blue.  The flowers grown in clusters. Each individual flower has a helmet shape.

Aconitum Variegatum Habit and Flower

Aconitum variegatum flowers are large and blue. The flowers grown in clusters. Each individual flower…

Flower of Wolfsbane, or Monkshood, (Gray, 1858).

Wolfsbane

Flower of Wolfsbane, or Monkshood, (Gray, 1858).