Monkshood (Aconitum spp.)
* The hooded petals of this blue and violet flower resemble the serene pose of a monk's head bent in prayer.
* If ingested, the toxins found in this plant's leaves and roots can cause paralysis of the respiratory system, muscle spasms, vomiting, and even death.
*Monkshood grows in moist woods and along creek banks in mountainous areas throughout most parts of the country.