Aconitum multifidum
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: aconitum
Plant ID (slug): aconitum-multifidum
Numeric ID: 22979
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Aconitum multifidum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ftĀ 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The flowers are 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
Europe - W. Alps and the Pyrenees.
Habitats
Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves[178]. No further details are given, apart from a claim that this species is not poisonous - a report that should be treated with extreme caution.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 200].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Aconitum multifidum
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