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henbane

hen·bane [ hén bàyn ] (plural hen·banes)


noun 
Definition:
 
poisonous plant: a poisonous plant of the nightshade family with hairy sticky leaves and a strong unpleasant smell. Use: source of the drugs hyoscyamine and scopolamine. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Hyoscyamus niger.

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