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Henbane
Hyoscyamus boveanus
28.4521, 34.446
Field Notes
Description:
These plants are called sakaraan by the Bedouin, a word that means “intoxicated” or “drunk”, describing the effects of this plant if ingested by humans. Visual hallucinations are a common effect. The plant is toxic, and sometimes fatal, for most animals, but there are some caterpillars that munch happily on its leaves. The plant has also been used medicinally.
Habitat:
sandy desert plains and wadis
Notes:
Hyoscyamus boveanus or Hyoscyamus muticus
Reference Links:
HyoscyamusSpecies ID Suggestions
Hyoscyamus boveanus
Hyoscyamus boveanus
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