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Aconite

Aconitum firmum

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Description:

This protected plant is pollinated only by bumble bees. It is very poisonous and according Greek mythology it was created from Cerberus' drool. In the Renaissance it was the most popular poison in Europe. In the The Middle Ages Aconite was used to poison arrowheads and swords.

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Aconitum firmum Rchb.

Species ID Suggestions

Prilbica modrá

Aconitum firmum
alzbeta.kolenicova
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