Winter Aconite #49481

Species

Winter Aconite Eranthis hyemalis

Parents

There are no known parents.

Location

Mimmu's Greenhouse

History

02/18/12
Taken by Mimmu.

02/22/12
It began to sprout.

02/26/12
Finally full grown.

The yellow, star shaped blossoms of the Winter Aconite, which are also known as Wolf's Bane, flourish in the early spring. They prefer shady places, like under trees or bushes. They bloom before they get leaves. The blossoms smell intensely of honey and are loved by bees.