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achenes ( Ranunculus , Anemonella), or a collection of follicles 
(Columbine, Larkspur, Peony) or rarely a berry as in Baneberry 
( Aclcea ). Seeds albuminous. 
Fig. 141. — Above ground portion of Aconitum showing palmately-divided 
leaves and hooded flowers. 
Official drug 
Hydrastis 
Aconitum 
Part used Botanical name Habitat 
Rhizome and roots Hydrastis canadensis Eastern United 
States and 
Canada 
Tuberous root Aconitum Europe, Asia, 
Napellus Western North 
America 
