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Hyoscyamus Species, Russian Henbane, White Henbane

Hyoscyamusalbus

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hyoscyamus (hy-os-KY-uh-mus)

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Species

albus (AL-bus)

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Synonym

Hyoscyamus albus var. major

Hyoscyamus major

Hyoscyamus minor

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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