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Aconitum tanguticum (Aconitum tanguticum)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: roots, foliage, seeds Aconitum tanguticum is a ranunkel plant species which was first described by Carl Maximowicz , and received his current name by Otto Stapf . Aconitum tanguticum is included in the genus storm hats , and the family ranuncle plants . In addition to the nominate form, there is also the subspecies A. t. Trichocarpum . The dark green leaves of Aconitum species lack stipules. They are palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments. Each segment again is trilobed with coarse sharp teeth. The leaves have a spiral (alternate) arrangement. The lower leaves have long petioles.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ranunculales

            • Family: Ranunculaceae

              • Genus: Aconitum