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black henbane

/blæk ˈhenbeɪn/

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/blæk ˈhenbeɪn/C1formalscientific
  • ruЯдовитое цветущее растение (Hyoscyamus niger) с темно-фиолетовыми цветками и дурно пахнущими листьями, исторически использовавшееся в народной медицине и колдовстве, ныне считающееся токсичным.

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

  1. Poisonous plantC2formal

    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.

    ruЯдовитое растение

    • 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.