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stink·ing night·shade

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  1. henbane, black henbane, stinking nightshade, Hyoscyamus nigernoun

    poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine

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  1. stinking nightshade

    Stinking nightshade, also known as Hyoscyamus niger, is a plant native to Eurasia and North Africa, belonging to the Solanaceae family. Also known as henbane or black henbane, it is a biennial herbaceous plant characterized by its foul smell, sticky leaves, and showy yellow flowers with purple veins. It contains alkaloids and has been used in traditional medicine, but it's also highly toxic and can be fatal if ingested. Its name 'stinking' comes from the strong, unpleasant odor of the plant.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stinking nightshade in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stinking nightshade in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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