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Fig. 178. — Monkshood {Aconltum Napellus, Crowfoot Family, Ranun- 

 culacece). Plant in flower. Flower. Same, with calyx removed. 

 Flower, cut vertically. Fruit. Flower with sepals detached. Floral 

 diagram. (Baillon.) — Perennial herb about 1 m. tall, very poisonous; 

 leaves dull green; flowers blue; fruit dry. Native home, Europe. 



