Monkshood is a highly poisonous plant if eaten by livestock or people. The flowers are very unusual. These are seen from the front and the side. The species name delphinifolium means "delphinium-leaved". Delphin means "dolphin" alluding to the dolphin-like bud of the larkspur, which is another delphinium.
The difference between this Monkshood and its relative is that this plant is much smaller and has only one or two flowers. It seems to like growing in alpine areas.
These are beautiful white flowers that bloom in alpine areas. The species name alludes to the 8 petals of the flowers. The seed heads are as interesting as the flowers are pretty (see following photographs).
