Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants, particularly the henbane plant, which contains the alkaloids scopolamine and hyoscyamine.

“The toxic alkaloids found in hyoscyamus were used in ancient rituals, but they can be deadly if ingested in large quantities.”

2. noun

A type of plant with medicinal and sometimes toxic properties.

“The hyoscyamus plant has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, but it requires careful handling due to its toxicity.”