wolf's-bane

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Ranunculales (キンポウゲ目)

Family

Ranunculaceae

Genus

Aconitum

Species

Aconitum lycoctonum (wolf's-bane)

Names in Other Languages

French aconit tue-loup

German Gelber Eisenhut i.w.S.

Similar Species in Aconitum

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Aconite

Aconitum napellus

Critically Endangered

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trailing wolfsbane

Aconitum reclinatum

Not Evaluated

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Manchurian monkshood

Aconitum variegatum

Not Evaluated

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Hybrid Monk's-hood

Aconitum cammarum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wolf's-bane?

The scientific name of wolf's-bane is Aconitum lycoctonum. It belongs to the genus Aconitum.

What is the conservation status of wolf's-bane?

wolf's-bane (Aconitum lycoctonum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does wolf's-bane live?

wolf's-bane is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does wolf's-bane belong to?

wolf's-bane (Aconitum lycoctonum) belongs to the genus Aconitum, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.

What kingdom does wolf's-bane belong to?

wolf's-bane (Aconitum lycoctonum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of wolf's-bane?

The closest relatives of wolf's-bane in the genus Aconitum include Aconite, trailing wolfsbane, Manchurian monkshood, Hybrid Monk's-hood.