Wolfbane (Aconitum lycoctonum vulparia)

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

Aconitum lycoctonum vulparia is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Some reports suggest the root is edible if cooked, but these should be treated with extreme caution due to the highly toxic nature of the plant. — Some reports suggest the root is edible if cooked, but these should be treated with extreme caution due to the highly toxic nature of the plant.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and bushy places in damp shady places. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)