''Aconitum anthora'', variously known as anthora, yellow monkshood, or healing wolfsbane, is a yellow flowering plant species of the genus '' Aconitum'' in the family

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. Its native range is widespread, but mainly in European mountains, such as the

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, and the northern parts of Asia. Like all ''Aconitum'' species, it has great variability, due to isolation and hybridisation. Because of this polymorphism, ''A. anthora'' is included in the ''Aconitum vulparia'' group. It flowers from July to September. The name ''anthora'' or "against thora" stems from the historic reputation that the plant's

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/ref> or '' Aconitum pardalianches'', a plant that is extremely toxic to livestock and humans, with even small doses being potentially deadly. The root contains a large amount of volatile salt and essential oil, while the foliage and stems contain

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s. It has been used externally against rheumatism and deep pain, but it can irritate the skin. Internally, it has been used for weak

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Synonyms

* ''Aconitum pseudanthora'' Blocki ex Pacz. * ''Aconitum eulophum'' Rchb. * ''Aconitum jacquinii'' Rchb. * ''Aconitum nemorosum'' M.Bieb.

References

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External links

Aconitum anthora in Topwalks

Has illustration of the acontium by Maund, B., The botanic garden, t. 169-192, vol. 8: t. 174, fig. 3 (1839-1840)

anthora The Anthora is a paper coffee cup design that has become iconic of New York City daily life. Its name is an Eastern European-accented pronunciation of the word ''amphora''. History The cup was originally designed by Leslie Buck of the Sherri Cu ...

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