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Monk s-hood, aconite or wolfsbane
Monk s-hood, aconite or wolfsbane, Aconitum napellus, Aconit napel. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Monk s-hood, aconite or wolfsbane, Aconitum napellus, Aconit napel. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Aconite Aconitum Alphonse Leon Dupuis Edouard Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Napellus Noel Oscar Pierre Poison Regne Reveil Toxic Vegetal Wolfsbane Monks Hood
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Monk's Hood, Aconite, or Wolfsbane: A Beautiful yet Deadly Flower This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts Monk's Hood, also known as Aconitum napellus, Aconit napel, or Wolfsbane. The botanical illustration was created by Edouard Maubert and beautifully rendered by Alphonse-Leon Noel for the renowned French botanical publication, "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale," published by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871. Monk's Hood is a fascinating and intriguing plant, with its distinctive hood-like flowers that resemble the hoods worn by monks during medieval times. However, despite its striking appearance, this plant is highly poisonous and contains potent alkaloids, including aconitine and pseudaconitine. These toxins can cause a range of symptoms, from numbness and paralysis to heart failure and death, if ingested or handled improperly. The plant has a long and rich history, with uses dating back to ancient times. It was believed to have magical properties and was used in various rituals and potions, including as a love charm and a protection against evil. In medieval Europe, it was also used as a poison, and several famous poisonings were attributed to Monk's Hood. Despite its deadly nature, Monk's Hood remains a popular subject in botanical illustrations and continues to fascinate scientists and botanists alike. This stunning engraving is a testament to the beauty and allure of this intriguing and deadly plant.
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