Gardeners’ Forum: “Monkshood”
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Posted by Sue on Monday, April 9, 2001 2:43 pm ADTI just purchased a monkshood (aconitum). Prior to placing it in my garden, I found out that the ENTIRE plant is extremely poisonous - the packaging only stated the the buds should not be eaten. I have two small children and a dog, neither of which would eat anything in my garden, but am curious if it is only dangerous if ingested?
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Posted by virginia on Thursday, April 12, 2001 3:18 pm ADTReaders digest guide to gardening says poisonous if eaten. i have had monkshood for years kids cats dogs all ok i really like this plant
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Posted by Judy Nolan on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 9:54 am ADTI have grown monkshood for over thirty years. Not once in all that time have I ever seen cats or dogs eating it. About children I can only say it all depends on how curious they are and how well they listen to your warning. When the plant blooms they attract a lot of bees and wasps and this usually keeps most people away. I suggest that you place them at the back of the bed because mine grow to six feet.
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Posted by lmarion on Saturday, October 27, 2001 7:35 pm ADTBelieve me no one is goint to eat the poisonous plant because they are so bitter and bad tasting. I would not worry about it. A person or pet would have to ingest quite a bit. Monkshood are great plants enjoy them the kids and pets won't bother them.
