Monkshood
‘Monkshood’ (Aconitum napellus) is the most poisonous plant in Europe. Even touching it can be dangerous. Eating small amounts of …
Category: species portrait
In this category I take more detailed look at the individual flowers. I describe them in the entries according to the following scheme:
Occurrence and distribution
Growth form
Stems & Leaves
Flowers
Endangerment of the plant
Distribution codes (these can be deciphered with the natural habitats & distribution areas list)
For professionals as well as interested people, there are many plants to discover. Have fun browsing.
Lily of the valley
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) has a fragrant scent – but its poisonous leaves are easily mistaken for ramsons! …
Late spider-orchid
The first time you see the late spider-orchid (Ophrys holoserica) is a special experience for many people. The shape of …
Common laburnum
~ german poisonous plant of the year 2012 ~ This southern european beauty is a member of the legume family …
Wisteria (chinese / japanese)
This Chinese or Japanese beauty is a member of the legume family (Fabaceae): the wisteria. However, you should not be …
Round-leaved sundew
The round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is one of the smallest carnivorous plants in the moor. However, you have to look …
Black elder
The black elder (Sambucus nigra) has been known as a medicinal plant for centuries. However, there are also some myths …
Parsley
Parsley is a beloved culinary plant. However, it has been voted Germany’s poisonous plant of the year 2023. It is …
Autumn crocus
Only in the autumn do the flowers of the “autumn crocus” (Colchicum autumnale) open. But these flowers should not be …
Deadly nightshade
One of the most poisonous beauties in the plant kingdom, the “deadly nightshade” (Atropa belladonna) – because the italian word …