Aconitum septentrionale (Ranunculaceae)

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Aconitum septentrionale
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The Aconitum septentrionale plant species is found in N. Europe. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. lycoctonum lycoctonum

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Latin Name:  Aconitum septentrionale
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Koelle.

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

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Habitat:  Forest margins and rich meadows[187].

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].

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