Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)
Henbane, also known as Stinking nightshade, Henbell
Henbane is a poisonous annual or biennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant is entirely covered with greasy hairs. Its seeds spread from mid-spring to early fall.
Key Facts About Henbane
Attributes of Henbane
Lifespan
Biennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 1 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 4.5 cm
Flower Color
Purple Yellow Green Cream Lavender Gold
Scientific Classification of Henbane
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Solanales
Family
Nightshade
Genus
Henbanes
Species
Henbane
Toxicity
ingestion, skin contact