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.