Aconit Paradoxal

Aconitum delphiniifolium subsp. paradoxum

Aconit Paradoxal is a unique European species of Aconitum, a genus of poisonous flowering plants commonly known as monkshoods. It is easily identified by its butterfly-like flowers and deeply veined, deeply cut leaves that have a cobweb-like texture. This species is endemic to the Pyrenees mountain range in France. It is an early spring bloomer, and can be found sporadically in disturbed pastures and dry, sunny slopes. Its blooms are pale blue or pale purple in color, and it produces a small dark green seedhead after flowering. As with all Aconitum species, Aconit Paradoxal should be handled with care, and should not be eaten or ingested.