Hyoscyamus niger

Henbane

All plant parts of Black Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) are highly toxic. Symptoms of poisoning such as respiratory paralysis may occur.

Description

1. Popular name(s): Black Henbane, Common Henbane, Stinking Nightshade
2. Botanical name: Hyoscyamus niger
3. Family: Solanaceae
4. Origin: Asia (West Asia, Central Asia, tropical Asia), Europe, North Africa, as a cultivated plant or introduced species, Black Henbane can also be found in other regions.
5. Height: 30 to 100 centimeters
6. USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 F/-23 °C)

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