Hyoscyamus aureus (Solanaceae)

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Hyoscyamus aureus
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The Hyoscyamus aureus plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Solanaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Hyoscyamus aureus
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are very toxic[7, 10, 19, 65, 76, 200]. Symptoms of poisoning include impaired vision, convulsions, coma and death from heart or respiratory failure[238].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cliffs, old walls and ruins to 1200 metres[187].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a hot dry position[200] in a wall or rock crevice[187]. Succeeds in a well-drained fertile soil, preferably of an alkaline nature, in full sun[200]. Grows well in maritime areas[200]. Plants are possibly hardy to about -10°c[187], they are unlikely to succeed in the colder areas of Britain. Self-sows freely, it can be grown in wild informal areas of the garden[200].

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