Erowid Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) Vault

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Henbane

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Solanaceae

Genus :

Hyoscyamus

Species :

niger

COMMON NAMES

Black Henbane; Devil's Eyes

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Poison; Deliriant

DESCRIPTION

Hyoscyamus niger is a biennial herb growing up to 1 meter that produces veined yellow flowers and large quantities of seeds. All parts of the plant contain scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine and can be deadly poisonous.