About Aconitum degenii Gáyer
Aconitum degenii Gáyer is a perennial forb that grows from rhizomes. It has a tall, spindly growth form, ranging from erect to climbing. Its leaves are divided, and the plant reaches a mature height between 0.5 and 2.5 meters. Flowering occurs primarily from July to September. Its inflorescence is branched and paniculate, with blue or purple perigons. The helmet-shaped floral structure is approximately as high as it is wide, or shorter than it is wide. The nectar leaves have curved stems, and the spur curves slightly backward. Pollination of this species is carried out by insects, including bumblebees (Bombus spec.) and others. Its fruits are pod-like follicles. Aconitum degenii is poisonous, as it contains alkaloids such as aconitine. This wildflower is native to southern and southeastern Europe, where it grows in subalpine areas. Its typical habitats include tall herbaceous vegetation and deciduous forests.
