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| Identification |
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Genus
Hyoscyamus
Species
niger
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
henbane
stinking nightshade
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S7954
Data source
MedPl p219;Poison p102;Frgnt p264;Xeri p277
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Hyoscyamus niger have a mild rank smelling smell. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains hypocyamine, scopolamine, and atropine alkaloids which cause headache, nausea, hallucinations and cardiac stimulation leading to coma and death.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
analgesic
antispasmodic
antiasthmatic
antineuralgic
antirheumatic
mydriatic
anesthetic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is potentially toxic in overdose
Medicinal notes
Hyoscyamus niger has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a sedative, as an analgesic, as an antispasmodic and as an antiasthmatic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Henbane (sometimes called stinking nightshade) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. The leaves and the flowers are used in herbal preparations. It is potentially toxic in overdose. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains hypocyamine, scopolamine, and atropine alkaloids which cause headache, nausea, hallucinations and cardiac stimulation leading to coma and death.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
evil smelling
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hyoscyamus niger has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Henbane (locally known in some parts as stinking nightshade) has yellow flowers with violet veins and dark purple inner base. Most often the blossoms occur in either yellow or white, with an accent in violet.
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