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hyoscyamus

/ˌhaɪ.əˈsaɪ.ə.məs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.əˈsaɪ.ə.məs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод ядовитых трав, широко известных как белена, принадлежащих к семейству паслёновых.

A genus of poisonous herbs, commonly known as henbane, belonging to the nightshade family.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of poisonous herbsC2formalscientific

    A genus of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family, commonly known as henbane, used historically in medicine and as a poison.

    ruБелена

    • Hyoscyamus niger is the most well-known species of this genus.
    • Extracts from Hyoscyamus have been used in traditional remedies.
    • The plant Hyoscyamus contains alkaloids that can be toxic if ingested.
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