July 19th Birth Flower Spotlight, Aconite
Description of Aconite Aconite, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is a strikingly beautiful yet highly toxic plant that belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). This perennial herbaceous plant is native to mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere, thriving in cool, shaded environments. Its name, “monkshood,” comes from the hood-like shape of its deep blue to purple flowers, which often resemble the cowl of a monk’s robe. The plant typically grows between two to four feet in height, with lush, dark green leaves that are deeply lobed....