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

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Latin Name:  Aconitum heterophyllum
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Wallich.
 
Known Hazards:  The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1]. One report says that this plant does not contain the toxic alkaloid aconitine, and so is not poisonous[4]. It does, however, still contain an intensely bitter alkaloid[4].
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Usually found on humus-rich soils in the alpine and sualpine zones, and in forests, 2300 - 2900 metres[145, 243].

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