Wildflower of the week: Wolfsbane.
One of our most deadly wildflowers, Wolfsbane was once used to poison arrow tips and spears in war and for hunting (hence the name).
The Anglo-Saxon name for this plant, "Thung", translates as poison.
Beautiful but best left alone!
https://www.britannica.com/plant/monkshood
One of our most deadly wildflowers, Wolfsbane was once used to poison arrow tips and spears in war and for hunting (hence the name).
The Anglo-Saxon name for this plant, "Thung", translates as poison.
Beautiful but best left alone!
https://www.britannica.com/plant/monkshood