Monkshood. Highly poisonous. Contains aconitine a calcium channel blocker, which causes paralysis and can cause cardiac arrest.
bettyclevelandstewrt
I keep it because it’s beautiful and unique. Just don’t eat it. Wear gloves while working with it if you’re worried.
Prestigious-Garbage5
Monkshood, also known as aconite or wolfsbane. Beautiful garden flower. However, be aware it’s very toxic to humans and animals. On the plus side, it’s a good source for pollinators such as bees.
Much-Ground4974
Controversial for sure… so beautiful but I wouldn’t want little kids picking it etc.
Spaztor
IDK and probably, because it’s rad. Just don’t eat it.
aethiadactylorhiza
I love these plants but they should not be touched or eaten. So if you have kids then maybe not.
shucksme
Anything and everything can become a killer given enough. Rhubarb famously has toxic leaves, potato can kill in different ways, apple seeds has killed many notable people, and on and on.
Is it a real danger to you and those you care for is the real question.
It’s beautiful and has a place in the world. Is that place with you as well?
selfmadeoutlier
Aconito, highly poisonous. If you have pets and children i would avoid keeping it.
mong_gei_ta
I just got rid if it 2 days ago. Dogs and toddlers roam around my garden, so no thanks.
But I was really upset when I discovered I had to remove it 🙁 it is beautiful and majestic
Doridar
I have had aconitum in my garden since I bought mit House in 1997 – they were already in the garden. I had zero pet death, not even in neighbors pets visiting. I have chickens rialing free too, and everybody ignore the plant.
myoungk
In our culture its extract was used for execution for high officials. I would not touch it with bare hands.
Rheila
Monkshood is beautiful. I have been removing it from my property though, as I have kids and animals. I walk my backyard every 2 weeks during the growing season looking for it. I didn’t find any last year. I think I’ve got it all from there. It’s still other places like around the pond etc. I’ll keep working at it until it’s gone. Such a shame because it is gorgeous.
mrshelmstreet
I would keep it, personally
Excellent_Mission429
It’s color is perfect mid to end of the season when a lot of golds yellows and oranges are abundant
Feenfurn
I want seeds from that !! 😍😍😍
WritPositWrit
Yes keep it. Our gardens have many toxic plants and i don’t know why this one in particular strikes fear. Foxglove, daffodils, azaleas, rhododendrons, milkweeds, lobelia, poppies, datura, lupines, lily of the valley, morning glories, sweet peas, larkspur, delphinium, hydrangea, and colchicum (to name just a few) are all toxic, many are fatal, but also beloved and commonly grown. Even the fruits of a potato plant are toxic, but we still grow potatoes. The only ornamental plant it makes sense to avoid is castor bean, since the beans can look like food.
MacPho13
Put on some gloves and get rid of it. It’s a beautiful plant, BUT it’s also highly toxic to people and animals. Even touching the plant with bare hands is a problem, due to skin absorption of the toxins.
If you have any concerns of kids or pets coming near it, get rid of it. Even if you don’t have any. Yes, kids should be taught not to mess with plants in other people’s yards, but kids, are kids. Sometimes they go rogue and don’t listen to their parents.
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Monkshood. Highly poisonous. Contains aconitine a calcium channel blocker, which causes paralysis and can cause cardiac arrest.
I keep it because it’s beautiful and unique. Just don’t eat it. Wear gloves while working with it if you’re worried.
Monkshood, also known as aconite or wolfsbane. Beautiful garden flower. However, be aware it’s very toxic to humans and animals. On the plus side, it’s a good source for pollinators such as bees.
Controversial for sure… so beautiful but I wouldn’t want little kids picking it etc.
IDK and probably, because it’s rad. Just don’t eat it.
I love these plants but they should not be touched or eaten. So if you have kids then maybe not.
Anything and everything can become a killer given enough. Rhubarb famously has toxic leaves, potato can kill in different ways, apple seeds has killed many notable people, and on and on.
Is it a real danger to you and those you care for is the real question.
It’s beautiful and has a place in the world. Is that place with you as well?
Aconito, highly poisonous. If you have pets and children i would avoid keeping it.
I just got rid if it 2 days ago. Dogs and toddlers roam around my garden, so no thanks.
But I was really upset when I discovered I had to remove it 🙁 it is beautiful and majestic
I have had aconitum in my garden since I bought mit House in 1997 – they were already in the garden. I had zero pet death, not even in neighbors pets visiting. I have chickens rialing free too, and everybody ignore the plant.
In our culture its extract was used for execution for high officials. I would not touch it with bare hands.
Monkshood is beautiful. I have been removing it from my property though, as I have kids and animals. I walk my backyard every 2 weeks during the growing season looking for it. I didn’t find any last year. I think I’ve got it all from there. It’s still other places like around the pond etc. I’ll keep working at it until it’s gone. Such a shame because it is gorgeous.
I would keep it, personally
It’s color is perfect mid to end of the season when a lot of golds yellows and oranges are abundant
I want seeds from that !! 😍😍😍
Yes keep it. Our gardens have many toxic plants and i don’t know why this one in particular strikes fear. Foxglove, daffodils, azaleas, rhododendrons, milkweeds, lobelia, poppies, datura, lupines, lily of the valley, morning glories, sweet peas, larkspur, delphinium, hydrangea, and colchicum (to name just a few) are all toxic, many are fatal, but also beloved and commonly grown. Even the fruits of a potato plant are toxic, but we still grow potatoes. The only ornamental plant it makes sense to avoid is castor bean, since the beans can look like food.
Put on some gloves and get rid of it. It’s a beautiful plant, BUT it’s also highly toxic to people and animals. Even touching the plant with bare hands is a problem, due to skin absorption of the toxins.
If you have any concerns of kids or pets coming near it, get rid of it. Even if you don’t have any. Yes, kids should be taught not to mess with plants in other people’s yards, but kids, are kids. Sometimes they go rogue and don’t listen to their parents.
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