Aconitum dienorrhizum

Physical Characteristics

Aconitum dienorrhizum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany The plant is said to be medicinal but no details are given[145]. This is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

Known Hazards

The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 200].