Aconitum delphinifolium

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Basic Information

Family: Ranunculaceae

Genus: aconitum

Plant ID (slug): aconitum-delphinifolium

Numeric ID: 22954

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Aconitum delphinifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ftĀ 8in). It is in flower from June to August. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

North-western N. America - British Columbia to Alaska and west to northern Asia.

Habitats

Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany Parasiticide The Salishan used Aconitum delphiniifolium for unspecified medicinal purposes[270].

Known Hazards

The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1].

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Aconitum delphinifolium