Henbane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Henbane |
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Hyoscyamus
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H. niger
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| Hyoscyamus niger |
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Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), also known as stinking nightshade, is a plant of the family Solanaceae that originated in Eurasia, but it is now found everywhere. It is poisonous and should not be eaten.
Images for kids
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Apothecary vessels for Hyoscyamus preparations, Germany, 19th century
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Large flowering henbane
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Henbane in flower
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Close-up of flower
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Henbane fruits
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Henbane seeds
See also
In Spanish: Hyoscyamus niger para niños
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