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Genus Hyoscyamus (Noun)

Meaning

Genus of poisonous herbs: henbane.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The genus Hyoscyamus is a group of poisonous herbs commonly known as henbane, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
  • Henbane, a member of the genus Hyoscyamus, has been used in various cultures for its medicinal and psychoactive properties.
  • The genus Hyoscyamus includes several species of plants, including Hyoscyamus niger, which is commonly known as black henbane.
  • In ancient Greece, the genus Hyoscyamus was used to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia and anxiety.
  • The leaves and seeds of plants in the genus Hyoscyamus contain scopolamine and hyoscyamine, which are toxic compounds that can be fatal if ingested in large quantities.

Synonyms

  • Hyoscyamus

Hypernyms

  • Asterid Dicot Genus
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