Heterophyllum Monkshood (Aconitum heterophyllum)

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

Aconitum heterophyllum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and root - cooked. This report should be treated with great distrust due to the poisonous nature of the genus, but see the notes above on known hazards. — Leaves and root - cooked.; This report should be treated with great distrust due to the poisonous nature of the genus, but see the notes above on known hazards.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found on humus-rich soils in the alpine and subalpine zones, and in forests, 2300 - 2900 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)