Henbane (Hyosccyamus niger).
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this cannot be mistaken for anything else-this thing looks like trouble!. A major source of anasthesia to the Romans , thouroughly decribed by Dioscorides :related to the Potato, Tobacco and Tomato .Native to central and southern Europe but has found its way elsewhere.The herb fell into total oblivion after Culpeppers time.Used in diabolic potions by Witches to invoke visions.A deliriant causing death by convulsion if mis-used.Tropane Alkoloids are the main ingredients.
Hycosine -which is one of its constituents-is very widely used today as a pre-op medication.So full marks to Dioscorides again and the Roman medics.Oh yes, the Dead were crowned with it in Hades as they wondered by the Styx. 
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