Is there a reason Aconite is found in kitchens? Hopefully this isn't nefarious.
Google search: "Aconite is a plant that’s native to many areas of Europe and Asia. Its stalks are loaded with purple flowers, so it’s an appealing perennial plant for ornamental gardens.
Each blossom is shaped like the hood of a medieval monk. This has inspired many of its other names, like monkshood, friar’s cap, and auld wife’s huid.
Aconite is also called wolf’s bane. Historically, shepherds used raw meat laced with aconite to bait and kill wolves.
Although there are many varieties of the plant, all of them are thought to be toxic. But some people believe that aconite has healing powers."
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