Aconitum ferox (Ranunculaceae)

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Aconitum ferox
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The Aconitum ferox plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Aconitum ferox
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 51, 200].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies and forest clearings, 2100 - 3600 metres from C. Nepal to Bhutan[51].

Cultivation Notes: Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist soil in sun or semi-shade[200]. Prefers a calcareous soil. Grows well in open woodlands[1, 4]. Members of this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits and deer[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby species, especially legumes[54]. Closely related to A. napellus[1].

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