Black Spotted Henbane.....
Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a Mediterranean native that was introduced as an ornamental and medicinal plant in the 17th century. It spreads by seeds and is found in a variety or environmental conditions. Black henbane is narcotic and poisonous to humans. Livestock avoid it unless other forage is not available. Two alkaloids in black henbane tissues (hyoscyamine and scopolamine) are useful sedative/ anti-spasmodic drugs when used under controlled conditions. (Clip off the internet).
This plant is all over the Missoula area. There used to be a ton of it out by the laboratory I used to work at. The scientists there told me not to handle it without gloves....quite toxic. It's all over the place and when it blooms it's quite beautiful. I hardly ever see it anymore.
Large view is quite interesting!!!
Black Spotted Henbane.....
Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a Mediterranean native that was introduced as an ornamental and medicinal plant in the 17th century. It spreads by seeds and is found in a variety or environmental conditions. Black henbane is narcotic and poisonous to humans. Livestock avoid it unless other forage is not available. Two alkaloids in black henbane tissues (hyoscyamine and scopolamine) are useful sedative/ anti-spasmodic drugs when used under controlled conditions. (Clip off the internet).
This plant is all over the Missoula area. There used to be a ton of it out by the laboratory I used to work at. The scientists there told me not to handle it without gloves....quite toxic. It's all over the place and when it blooms it's quite beautiful. I hardly ever see it anymore.
Large view is quite interesting!!!