Aconitum septentrionale

Physical Characteristics

Aconitum septentrionale is a PERENNIAL. It is in flower from May to July. 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

N. Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - boiled[177]. This report should be treated with great caution due to the toxic nature of the genus[K]. Young leaves - used as a potherb[178]. It is not poisonous according to one report[178] but this must be treated with extreme caution[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

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