black henbane

• Giftige blühende Pflanze (Hyoscyamus niger) mit trübviolett-gelben Blüten und übelriechenden Blättern, die historisch in der Volksmedizin und im Hexenwesen verwendet wurde und heute als toxisch gilt.

A poisonous flowering plant (Hyoscyamus niger) with dark purple flowers and foul-smelling leaves, historically used in traditional medicine and witchcraft, now considered toxic.

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   A biennial or perennial herbaceous plant (Hyoscyamus niger) with foul-smelling foliage, hairy leaves, and funnel-shaped yellowish-purple flowers, known for its toxic and medicinal properties.

   Giftpflanze

   • Black henbane was historically used in traditional medicine as a sedative and pain reliever.
   • The plant contains alkaloids such as hyoscyamine and scopolamine, which can be toxic if ingested.
   • Farmers often remove black henbane from pastures because it is poisonous to livestock.