Hyoscyamus muticus

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Definition

Noun 1. A poisonous plant species: Hyoscyamus muticus is the scientific name for a specific, highly toxic herbaceous plant. It is known for being a natural source of the alkaloid hyoscyamine.

Usage Notes
  • This term is a proper noun, specifically a botanical or scientific name. It is always written in italics in formal scientific contexts.
  • The first part () is the genus name and is capitalized. The second part () is the specific epithet and is written in lowercase.
  • It is used primarily in academic, medical, and botanical fields rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The research paper analyzed the hyoscyamine content in Hyoscyamus muticus.
    • Several alkaloids can be extracted from the leaves of Hyoscyamus muticus.
  • Descriptive Context:
    • Hyoscyamus muticus is considered more potent than some other species in its genus.
Advanced Usage
  • The plant may be referred to by common names in specific regions, such as "Egyptian henbane," but the scientific name is used for precise identification worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
  • Henbane: A common name for plants in the genus.
  • Hyoscyamine (n): The primary tropane alkaloid drug obtained from this plant, used medicinally as an antispasmodic.
  • Alkaloid (n): A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that often have pharmacological effects, like those found in .
Synonyms
  • Egyptian henbane (common name)
Key Characteristics (Not a definition section, but critical contextual information)
  • Toxicity: All parts of the plant, especially the leaves and seeds, are poisonous.
  • Source: It is a commercial source for the pharmaceutical compound hyoscyamine.
  • Family: It belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae).
Noun
  1. poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine

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