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ACONITE or MONKSHOOD HERB.

These ancient plants stand over six foot high, and are perennials. They are mentioned in herbals and lists of plants since the tenth century. Very poisonous if eaten.

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Faerieflora

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By Faerieflora

Uploaded on 27 Jun, 2008

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Jacque

27 Jun, 2008

OOOOOOOOoooooooo what is this Faerieflora? its Wonderful :)

Faerieflora

28 Jun, 2008

Thank you Jacque...The plant is an Aconite Moonkshood and is very poisonous. Introduced into Britain in the 10th century. It is used in some herble remedies.Though I am surprise how tall it has grown this year. The bees love, Inspite of it's reputation so do I.

Spritzhenry

28 Jun, 2008

Yours are well ahead of mine - and how does yours stay upright? I have to support mine....

Faerieflora

28 Jun, 2008

They are not supported, I am astonished they are standing tall after all the high winds last week, and it is even blustery today. It might be due to the fact they are in a sheltered position.

Spritzhenry

28 Jun, 2008

Usually, they fall over at a certain height - but earlier this year I asked for advice on plant supports and for the clumps of Aconites I have used long twiggy pieces, which seems to be working well!

Faerieflora

28 Jun, 2008

Excellent... Have you noticed a pleasant, sweetish odour comming from them? All this week when I have been near them, I kept getting a draft of it. I noticed it even more this afternoon whilst I was gardening near them. When I get up close to them, I smell nothing. Then the wind gets up, and there it is.

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