hyoscyamus niger
Definition
Noun 1. A poisonous Eurasian plant: A foul-smelling, sticky, hairy herb (Hyoscyamus niger) with yellowish-brown flowers, known for its toxic properties and as a source of medicinal alkaloids.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ancient apothecary used extracts from Hyoscyamus niger in some of his preparations.
- Farmers consider Hyoscyamus niger a noxious weed because of its toxicity to livestock.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/medical context: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species within the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is often discussed for its historical use in medicine and its potent, dangerous compounds.
- The study focused on the alkaloid concentration in different populations of Hyoscyamus niger.
Variants and Related Words
- Henbane: The common English name for .
- Hyoscyamine (n): A tropane alkaloid extracted from plants like , used medicinally.
- Scopolamine (n): Another tropane alkaloid obtained from and other plants.
Synonyms
- Henbane: The primary common synonym.
- Black henbane: A more descriptive variant of the common name.
- Stinking nightshade: A common name referencing its odor and plant family.
Related Phrases
- Genus Hyoscyamus: The taxonomic genus to which this plant belongs, which includes other henbane species.
- Several species within the genus Hyoscyamus have similar properties.
Noun
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poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
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