Henbane Collection

Poison plants lithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Poisonous Plants
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna); Thorn Apple (Datura Stramonium); Henbane (Hyoscyamus Niger); Mezereon (Daphne Mezereum); Fools Parsley (Aethusa Cynapium);

Medicinal Herbs
Vintage engraving of Medicinal Herbs, including, Aconite (Monkshood), Digitalis (Foxglove), Conium (Hemlock), Hyoscyamus (Henbane) and Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade)

Hyoscyamus niger, black henbane
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Henbane (Hyoscamus niger). Dorset
ROG-12686 Henbane Dorset, UK Hyoscamus niger Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poisonous Plants
Vintage lithograph of Poisonous Plants including Deadly Nightshade, Thorn Apple, Henbane, Mezereon, Fools Parsley and Herb Paris

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left
541215 Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Yellow flowered black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger
5856659 Yellow flowered black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered black henbane with green berries, Hyoscyamus niger)

Plants, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Plants: 1) Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), 2) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 3) Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), 4) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), 5) Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Yellow Mimulus, Henbane, 1951 (colour litho)
2919972 Yellow Mimulus, Henbane, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian maple, Acer opalus, Ital. L Erable opale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Les dons merveilleux et diversement colories de la nature dans le r?

White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus, and columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Perennial yellow woundwort and henbane
Perennial yellow woundwort, Stachys recta, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Oriental henbane, Physochlaina orientalis (Hyoscyamus orientalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Henbane bell, Scopolia carniolica (Scopolina atropoides). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Black henbane and Peruvian primrose-willow
Black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger 1, and Peruvian primrose-willow, Ludwigia peruviana 2. Jusquiame, Jussiee. Handcoloured steel engraving by August Dumenil after an illustration by A

Black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger (Annual black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger annua). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis

Henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Black henbane or stinking nightshade, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Henbane, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999322 Henbane, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 486
Coleoptera: Macronema unimaculata = Psilliodes chalcomera (Thigh-spotted Altica) [Plant: Hyoscyamus niger (Common Henbane)] Date: 1824-39

Henbane (chromolitho)
2782717 Henbane (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henbane. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Harmful plants (colour litho)
971870 Harmful plants (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful plants. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 March 1897.); © Look and Learn

Good King Henry, Henbane, Black Horehound, Haresfoot, Least Houseleek, Honeywort (colour litho)
6020719 Good King Henry, Henbane, Black Horehound, Haresfoot, Least Houseleek, Honeywort (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good King Henry, Henbane)

Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as henbane, black henbane or stinking nightshade
illustration of a Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as henbane, black henbane or stinking nightshade

Poisonous plants, c1885. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) (top left), and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) (top right)

Plants / Hyoscyamus Niger
HENBANE, HOGBEAN French : Jusquiame Date: late 19th century

Henbane, Hyosicamus niger, and thorn apple, Datura stramonium.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

Henbane or stinking nightshade, Hyoscyamus niger.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger.. Christmas rose, Helleborus niger 1, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger

Henbane botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Henbane - Hyoscyamus niger (Hyoscyamus flavus ) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Microscopic Vegetable Objects C017 / 3506
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of microscopical objects. Shown are various seeds of plants including; apple, clematis, columbine, cabbage, cucumber, jasmine, pear, poppy

Hyoscyamus niger, henbane
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hyoscyamus aureus, golden flowered henbane
Folio 41 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) Fruit

HENBANE
Henbane (Hyoscyamus Niger), is wild, poisonous plant, often used for medicinal purposes. Date: 1930s

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)
Henbane flowers (Hyoscyamus niger). This plant is used in herbal medicine as a sedative and painkiller. It used in the treatment of Parkinsons disease, asthma, whooping cough, motion sickness

Hyoscyamus Niger
HENBANE French : jusquiame noir

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"Henbane: A Fascinating and Deadly Poisonous Plant" Step back in time with this captivating lithograph from 1895, showcasing the notorious henbane plant. Known for its poisonous properties, henbane belongs to the family of medicinal herbs that have both intrigued and terrified humanity throughout history. Hyoscyamus niger, commonly referred to as black henbane, takes center stage in this lithograph. Found predominantly in Dorset, England, this plant has long been associated with danger and caution due to its toxic nature. Alongside it are other poisonous plants like Solanum nigrum (black nightshade) and Solanum dulcamara (woody nightshade), but none compare to the deadly Atropa belladonna or Deadly Nightshade featured at the bottom left corner. Despite its lethal reputation, there is an undeniable allure surrounding henbane's yellow flowers that grace its dark foliage. This hand-colored lithograph published in 1880 beautifully captures the intricate details of these enchanting blooms. Henbane's notoriety extends beyond its visual appeal; it possesses a rich historical significance as well. Throughout centuries past, herbalists and healers harnessed its potent properties for various medicinal purposes despite the risks involved. The delicate balance between healing and harm makes hyoscyamus niger a subject of great intrigue among botany enthusiasts. Transport yourself further into history with another depiction - a vibrant color lithograph from 1951 titled "Yellow Mimulus. " This artwork showcases yet another aspect of this enigmatic plant's beauty while reminding us of its potential dangers lurking beneath those alluring petals. As we explore these poison plants through art and literature, let us remember their power should never be underestimated nor taken lightly. Henbane stands as a testament to nature's ability to captivate our senses while simultaneously posing threats that demand respect and caution.