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Aconitum - A.K.A. Wolfsbane & Monkshood

 

Newest Review: ... Theophrastus in also noted this plant as very poisonous 300 years BC. In the 16th century the botanist Gerard noted "Fair and good blue flowers in shape like helmet which are so beautiful that man would think were of some excellent virtue, Appearance should not be trusted". I read about a man who in 1993 who was hospitalized after handling them outside a pub in Southampton, The plant Monkshood has also known to kill animals, not just humans. I found a good quote in a book "It is important always to teach people which plants are harmful, and which plants are edible. If you remove all poisonous plants from the garden, pe... more

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Premium Review Aconitum - A.K.A. Wolfsbane & Monkshood: This plant can kill (872 words)
by - written on 06/03/07 (Very useful, 2173 readings)
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Seems to be a few poisons herb out there, started to read up about some of these herb and some are not such a good plant to grow, don't get me wrong this herb is stunningly beautiful to look at. The review is going to be about Monkshood, for obvious reasons you must not eat this plant it will inflict a lot of pain and eventually could kill you. Please be careful when deciding to grow this plant, it has been known to kill humans and animals. I have attached 2 pictures of the plant; you can see how stunning the colours are. Monkshood - Aconitum napellus ***The Plant*** The herb Monkshood maybe recognised by it other ...  Read the complete review

 

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