wolf's bane
Toxic purple flower
Wolf's bane is a highly poisonous plant of the genus Aconitum, also called aconite or monkshood.
The roots and leaves contain potent toxins historically used to poison arrow tips and bait for wolves—hence the name.
In folklore, wolf's bane wards off werewolves: She clutched the wolf's bane as the moon rose.
The purple hooded flowers make it a garden ornamental despite its danger.
Toxic flowering plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- helleboreToxic winter-flowering perennial
- delphiniumTall spiked garden flower
purple blooms · alpine · meadow · herbaceous · cultivar · garden · nursery · ornamental
Shapeshifting wolf-person
- lycanthropeShape-shifter into wolf
- protectionGuarding against harm
- wardProtected person; division
- repellentCauses strong aversion
shapeshifter · transformation · moonlight · silver · vampire · supernatural · legend · mythology
Capable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- neurotoxinPoison attacking neural tissue
cardiotoxin · dangerous · fatal · venomous · noxious · harmful · assassination · arrow poison
Herb steeped in alcohol
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- linimentMedicated rub for soreness
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
antirheumatic · sedative · traditional medicine · Ayurveda · Chinese medicine · dilution · pain relief · microdose
monkshood
Toxic flowering plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- helleboreToxic winter-flowering perennial
delphinium · purple blooms · alpine · meadow · herbaceous · cultivar · garden · nursery · ornamental · shade plant
werewolf
Shapeshifting wolf-person
- lycanthropeShape-shifter into wolf
- protectionGuarding against harm
- wardProtected person; division
repellent · shapeshifter · transformation · moonlight · silver · vampire · supernatural · legend · mythology · curse
poisonous
Capable of causing death
neurotoxin · cardiotoxin · dangerous · fatal · venomous · noxious · harmful · assassination · arrow poison · ingestion
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- linimentMedicated rub for soreness
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
analgesic · antirheumatic · sedative · traditional medicine · Ayurveda · Chinese medicine · dilution · pain relief · microdose · folk remedy
wolf's banehealing herb
medicinal plant · remedy · curative · panacea · chamomile
wolf's baneholy water
Sacramental liquid for blessings
St. John's wort · garlic · vervain · rowan · white sage
wolf's banewhite lily
Pale, fragrant flowering plant
holy basil · angelica · rosemary · sage · lavender