Napellus Collection

Various-leaved monkshood, Aconitum heterophyllum, yellow monkshood, A. anthora, pale yellow monkshood, A
FLO4670189 Various-leaved monkshood, Aconitum heterophyllum, yellow monkshood, A. anthora, pale yellow monkshood, A. ochroleucumum, Carpathian purple wolfsbane, panicled monkshood, A. paniculatum, A

Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus
5855155 Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus; (add.info.: Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus
5856707 Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus)

Monkshood or Aconitum species
Various-leaved monkshood, Aconitum heterophyllum, yellow monkshood, A. anthora, pale yellow monkshood, A. ochroleucum, Carpathian purple wolfsbane, panicled monkshood, A. paniculatum, A

Monks hood or wolfsbane, Aconitum napellus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

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

Monkshood and datura
Monkshood, Aconitum napellus 1, jimson weed or datura, Datura stramonium 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Monk s-hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Monks hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 731
Lepidoptera: Plusia illustris = Euchalcia variabilis (Purple Shades, Purple Shaded Gem) [Plant: Aconitum napellus (Monk?s Hood)] Date: 1824-39

Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho)
6004530 Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polypetalous Plants, Irregular)

Monks hood, Aconitum napellus.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by Ant

Plants / Aconitum Napellus
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Napellus, also known as Monk's Hood or Wolfsbane (Aconitum napellus), is a captivating blue flowered plant that holds a mysterious allure. Its name derives from the shape of its blossoms, resembling the hoods worn by monks in medieval times. This enchanting perennial belongs to the Aconitum species and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and folklore. Cultivating an air of danger, Napellus possesses potent toxic properties. It contains alkaloids that can be fatal if ingested or even handled improperly. In ancient times, it was believed to ward off evil spirits and protect against werewolves due to its poisonous nature. The beauty lies in its striking blue petals that resemble delicate hoods cascading down slender stems. These flowers are often visited by insects seeking nectar but remain untouched by most animals due to their toxicity. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 731, this mesmerizing plant is depicted alongside other polypetalous plants with irregular shapes and vibrant colors. The color litho captures the essence of these unique botanical wonders. During Victorian times, Napellus featured prominently in illustrations showcasing common poisonous plants like Black Henbane and Black Hellebore. These images were found in publications such as "The Household Physician" published around 1890 when people sought knowledge about potentially harmful flora. Today, Napellus continues to captivate gardeners with its alluring blooms while reminding us of the dangers lurking within nature's beauty. Its presence adds an element of intrigue and mystery to any garden or floral arrangement but should always be treated with caution due to its toxic properties. As we admire this remarkable specimen from the Aconitum family - Monk's Hood or Wolfsbane (Aconitum napellus) - let us appreciate both its aesthetic appeal and respect for nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger.