Hyoscyamus aureus
| Hyoscyamus aureus | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |   |
| Hardiness: | 8 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Hyoscyamus aureus
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe, older seed rapidly loses viability[1]. Either sow in situ or pot up the seedlings whilst still small because plants produce a long taproot and older plants resent root disturbance[1].
Cultivation: Prefers a hot dry position[1] in a wall or rock crevice[2]. Succeeds in a well-drained fertile soil, preferably of an alkaline nature, in full sun[1]. Grows well in maritime areas[1].
Plants are possibly hardy to about -10°c[2], 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[1].
Range: S. Europe to W. Asia.
Habitat: Cliffs, old walls and ruins to 1200 metres[2].
Medicinal: The whole plant is analgesic[3]. Caution is advised, see notes above on toxicity.
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: All parts of the plant are very toxic[4][5][6][7][8][1]. Symptoms of poisoning include impaired vision, convulsions, coma and death from heart or respiratory failure[9].
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Phillips, Roger and Martyn Rix. Perennials - The Definitve Reference. Pan Books, 1991.
- ↑ Niebuhr, Alta. Herbs of Greece. Herb Society of America, 1970.
- ↑ Chiej, Roberto. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald, 1984.
- ↑ Altmann, Horst. Poisonous Plants and Animals. Chatto and Windus, 1980.
- ↑ Stary, Frantisek. Poisonous Plants. Hamlyn, 1983.
- ↑ Frohne, Dietrich and Hans Pfänder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Timber Press, 1984.
- ↑ Cooper, Marion. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. The Stationery Office, 1984.
- ↑ Bown, Deni. Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopaedia of Herbs and Their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, 1995.