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[Henbane / Bolmört (S) / Hyoscyamus niger] Henbane was a witch plant and used during medieval times to poison enemies. It was believed to be used in flying salve that witches put on their brooms before flying to dance with the devil. In small doses, it could also be given to hens, turning them drowsy and quiet, making it possible to steal them without being noticed (which is where the English name comes from). It is a hallucinogen and poisonous.
Photo: Henbane in the herb garden in Bergianska trädgården, June 2016. Posted on Instagram July 3, 2020.
Katja Malmborg 