Aconitum is also called many other names such as wolfsbane, aconite, leopards bane, womens bane, devils helmut and blue rocket.

The English nick name for aconitum is Monks Hood because of the shape of the flower. Aconitum is a genus of the buttercup family and the roots are extremely poisonous - the Japanese used aconitum roots to dip arrows in before hunting bears! Please be rest assured that we do not sell aconitum with roots attached!

Learn more about fresh cut Aconitum here.