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henbane

Hyoscyamus niger

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Overview

Henbane is a poisonous plant belonging to tribe Hyoscyameae of the nightshade family Solanaceae. Henbane is native to temperate Europe and Siberia, and naturalised in Great Britain and Ireland.

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable because it depends on disturbed soils and waste ground that are increasingly being converted to intensive agriculture or built development.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Solanaceae

CR

Brunfelsia pluriflora

Unknown
CR

Brunfelsia acunae

Unknown
VU

Solanum moense

Unknown
VU

Solanum fortunense

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is henbane classified as Endangered?
henbane is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable because it depends on disturbed soils and waste ground that are increasingly being converted to intensive agriculture or built development.
Where does henbane live?
henbane occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to henbane?
The main threats to henbane are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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