It is a description of a poisonous plant Monkshood, Aconite. It describes the plant and how it poisonous to humans and animals.

When we think of poisonous plants, what comes to mind? Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Indian hemp, etc... But do we ever think that there are hundreds of poisonous plants throughout the United States that we have never heard of such as Monkshood, Larkspur, Buckwheat, etc... Well, Created on this is one plant we don't want to run into. This poisonous plant is known as Monkshood, Aconite which derives from the family name: Ranunculaceae. It has …

…realized in modern times, and it now rank as one of our most useful drugs. It is much used in homoeopathy. It is used today as an ointment or injection for fevers or inflammations. Today, we use this plant carefully and more frequently for medical use but it is dangerous to those who don't know its consequences. There is still no treatment for its poisonous intake but researchers today are coming closer to an antidote.