Monkshood

Monkshood is a kind of flower which is believed to be toxic in nature and that must be why they are used to signify “danger”. They are mentioned in many creative works including Ulysses, the famous work of Joyce. As monkshoods are meant to signify danger they can be an indirect indication to anyone whom you think are going to be in danger in near future. It is for sure that if it helps them from any misfortune they will be much obliged to you all their life. There isn’t any other great deed other than helping someone to save themselves from danger.

Monkshoods are beautiful to see and belong to the Butter cup family. They are also known as Friar’s Cap, Friar’s Cowl, Helmet Flower, Soldier’s Helmet, and Auld Wife’s Huid. Its scientific name is Aconitum Napellus. Monkshoods were used to poison the enemies during the times of war through the water in ancient Europe. They were also used to poison the arrow heads and spears. Deep blue, white, cream, light blue are the most common colors in which monkshoods are seen. White or albino flowers are sometimes seen. Monkshoods are named so because their upper petals are in the form of a hood. Each flower has five petal-like sepals and is a good substitute for the dried flower delphinium.

Leaves are lobed in such a way that they look hand shaped. Northern monkshood has only been found in Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, and New York. Northern monkshood is typically found on shaded to partially shaded cliffs. A bouquet of monkshoods can be attractive. They are elegant dry flowers which can be used to give a sizzling look to the interiors and they are beautiful enough to make any table tops beautiful. Their beauty and color can add pleasure and joy to any situation and they can surely give a stunning look to your garden. If arranged beautifully, a vase made out of them can be a feast for anyone’s eyes. Hence Monkshood is flowers which have many qualities worth making it a unique and meaningful gift.

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