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• noun (Context 1)

Any of several highly poisonous perennial flowering plants of the genus Aconitum (especially Aconitum lycoctonum and Aconitum vulparia) in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere and bearing tall spikes of distinctive hooded yellow or purple blossoms.

Usage Example

"Hikers in the alpine meadows were warned not to touch the wild aconite, as its hooded blossoms and roots contain potent neurotoxins."

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aconite
monkshood

• noun (Context 2)

A European perennial flowering herb (Arnica montana) of the family Asteraceae, growing in mountain pastures and producing aromatic, bright yellow daisy-like flower heads used in traditional topical preparations.

Usage Example

"The herbalist gathered golden blossoms of mountain arnica to prepare a soothing salve for bruises."

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arnica

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