Monk's-hood
NameMonk's-hood
Species NameAconitum napellus
Common NameMonk's-hood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typelobed
Height (cm)50
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive deep purple, helmet-shaped flowers; the plant is highly toxic in all its parts.
Description
This image displays two wild Monk's-hood plants, characterized by their tall spikes of vibrant deep purple, helmet-shaped flowers and deeply lobed leaves. They are growing naturally in a mountainous alpine environment under a clear blue sky, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen.
