Aconitum rotundifolium
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: aconitum
Plant ID (slug): aconitum-rotundifolium
Numeric ID: 22980
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Aconitum rotundifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ftĀ 8in). It is in flower from July to August. 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
Central Asia from Afghanistan to Tibet and eastern Russia.
Habitats
Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[178]. This species is supposed to be non-toxic[178], but this report should be treated with some scepticism due to the highly toxic nature of the genus in general[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 13, 65, 200].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Aconitum rotundifolium
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