henbane

/'hembein/
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henbane

A gardener carefully removes a henbane plant from the vegetable patch.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A poisonous plant: "henbane" refers to a highly toxic, foul-smelling herb native to Europe and Asia, characterized by sticky, hairy leaves and dull yellow-brown flowers. It is a source of potent alkaloid drugs.
    • The poisonous substance derived from this plant: "henbane" can also refer to the toxic extract or drugs (like hyoscyamine and scopolamine) obtained from this plant.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (referring to the plant): The field was overgrown with dangerous weeds like henbane.Ancient herbalists sometimes used henbane in very small, controlled doses for its medicinal properties.

  • Noun (referring to the substance): The potion was said to contain henbane, which caused hallucinations.

Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Medicinal Context: Henbane has a long history in European folk medicine and witchcraft, often associated with potions and poisons.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hyoscyamus niger: The scientific (Latin) name for the common henbane plant.
  • Nightshade family: Henbane is a member of the family, which includes other poisonous plants like belladonna (deadly nightshade) and mandrake.
Synonyms
  • Poisonous herb: A general term for toxic plants.
  • Stinking nightshade: An archaic common name for henbane, referring to its odor.
Related Phrases
  • "Henbane seed": Specifically refers to the seeds of the plant, which are particularly toxic.
henbane

A gardener carefully removes a henbane plant from the vegetable patch.

Noun
  1. poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine

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