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Aconitum carmichaelii

Aconitum carmichaelii is a type of flower that grows in gardens and parks. It is also known as the autumn monkshood or Chinese monkshood. Like all flowers, it has pretty petals that are purple, blue, or white in color.

But Aconitum carmichaelii is different from other flowers in many ways. First of all, it is poisonous. That means you should never touch it or eat it, or you might get very sick. Poisonous plants have chemicals in them that can harm you.

Another thing that makes Aconitum carmichaelii special is that it grows in the fall. Most flowers grow in the spring and summer, but this one blooms later. It likes cool weather and can handle some frost.

When you look at Aconitum carmichaelii, you might notice that its petals look a little bit like a hat or a hood. That's where its name "monkshood" comes from - it looks like something a monk would wear on his head.

Overall, Aconitum carmichaelii is a pretty flower, but one that you should admire from afar and never touch or eat.