Indian aconite (Aconitum ferox)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Aconitum ferox is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubberies and forest clearings, 2100 - 3600 metres from C. Nepal to Bhutan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)