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Black Henbane
(Hyoscyamus niger)
 BACKGROUND:
Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a
Mediterranean native that was introduced as an ornamental and medicinal
plant in the 17th century. It spreads by seeds and is found in a variety or
environmental conditions. Black henbane is narcotic and poisonous
 to humans.
Livestock avoid it unless other forage is not available. Two alkaloids in
black henbane tissues (hyoscyamine and scopolamine) are useful sedative/
anti-spasmodic drugs when used under controlled conditions.
 DESCRIPTION: Black henbane is an
annual or
biennial plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. The entire plant is covered
with greasy hairs. Leaves are up to 8 inches long and 6 inches wide"
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BACKGROUND:
Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a
Mediterranean native that was introduced as an ornamental and medicinal
plant in the 17th century. It spreads by seeds and is found in a variety or
environmental conditions. Black henbane is narcotic and poisonous
to humans.
Livestock avoid it unless other forage is not available. Two alkaloids in
black henbane tissues (hyoscyamine and scopolamine) are useful sedative/
anti-spasmodic drugs when used under controlled conditions.
DESCRIPTION: Black henbane is an
annual or
biennial plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. The entire plant is covered
with greasy hairs. Leaves are up to 8 inches long and 6 inches wide"