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White Henbane (Hyoscyamus albus) seeds

White Henbane comes from the Mediterranean region. It has white blossoms with a dark dot at the bottom of the petals.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: HYO01

GTIN: 4250601202457

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White Henbane is rare Mediterranean henbane with beautiful light flowers and a long and exciting history. In ancient times it was used for divination purposes, perhaps even in the Greek oracle cult. In the Middle Ages, it was part of magic potions and intoxicating beers.

Some ethnologists assume that Pilsener (beer) owes its name to henbane. The history of surgery would have been different without this plant. The narcotic henbane oil was often used before surgeries.

The white henbane originates from the Mediterranean region. It germinates easier than its relative, black henbane.

Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous for children!

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Root system:	Deep roots
Flower colour:	Yellow White
Lifecycle:	Annual Biennial Perennial
Flowering months:	May June July August
Eventual height:	10-100 cm

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	75 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	April May August September

Scatter seeds on seed sowing compost and press them into the soil gently, possibly slightly covering them with finely sieved soil from above. Keep them warm! The annual henbane plant dies after fall but can also be biennial, depending on sowing time. Henbane loves bright places and plenty of nitrogen (fertilization). Can also be kept as a houseplant.

Other names

Botanical name:	Hyoscyamus albus
German names:	Weißes Bilsenkraut, Hexenkraut, Bilselsamen, Bilsen, Binselkraut, Tollkraut, Raasewurz, Zankkraut, Hühnertod, Hundsgift
French names:	Jusquiame Blanche
English names:	Henbane, White Henbane, Stinking Nightshade
Spanish names:	Adamanta, Aveniños, Belaño Blanco, Belesa, Beninos, Beniños, Benjí, Bininos, Cañamones Locos, Carapuchetes, Hierba Loca, Tabaco Borde, Tomalocos, Veleño, Veliño, Veñiña
Italian names:	Giusquiamo Bianco

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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