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Aconitum columbianum

Aconitum columbianum
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Flower Identity

Scientific Name

Aconitum columbianum

Scientific Family

Ranunculaceae

Common Name(s)

Western Monkshood

Wolfsbane

Devil's Helmet

Common Family

Buttercup

Locations

Flower Characteristics1

standard height

107 cm
3'6"

bloom height

130 cm
4'3"

bloom season

Mid summer

bloom frequency

Annually

flower description

It has a purple flower that looks like a hood. There can be dozens on a single plant

seed description

Looks like a spiked ball

terrain

Damp or wet areas, often in small meadows

poisonous parts

Every part of this plant contains some amount of toxin.

USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

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