Hyoscyamus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Hyoscyamus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Hyoscyamus albus
Hyoscyamus albus
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a hot dry position in a wall or rock crevice. Succeeds in a well-drained fertile soil, preferably of an alkaline nature, in full sun. Grows well in maritime areas.
Full cultivation guide →Hyoscyamus aureus
Hyoscyamus aureus
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a hot dry position in a wall or rock crevice. Succeeds in a well-drained fertile soil, preferably of an alkaline nature, in full sun. Grows well in maritime areas.
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Hyoscyamus muticus
Hyoscyamus muticus
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the drier tropics and subtropics. Spacing for optimal leaf production and alkaloid yield is about 45 cm between rows and 15 cm in the rows. When grown for the alkaloids, the plant should be harvested about 3 weeks after the beginning of flowering when the first fruits are ripe.
Full cultivation guide →Hyoscyamus niger
Hyoscyamus niger
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position and a dry soil. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers an alkaline soil. Plants succeed in sandy spots near the sea.
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