Aconitum lycoctonum Wolfsbane (Ranunculaceae)

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Aconitum lycoctonum
Wolfsbane
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The Aconitum lycoctonum plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wolfsbane.

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Latin Name:  Aconitum lycoctonum
Common Name:  Wolfsbane
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

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

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Not known

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]. If the flower stems are removed after flowering the plant will normally flower again later in the season[200]. 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]. A polymorphic species[1]. The nomenclature is very confused for this species, A. lycoctonum. L. is treated as A. septentrionale by many botanists whilst A. lycoctonum. Auct. is A. vulparia[50].

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