Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Four poisonous plants: hemlock (Conium maculatum), henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa) and autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Coloured reproduction of a wood engraving by J. Johnstone.
Four poisonous plants: hemlock (Conium maculatum), henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa) and autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Coloured reproduction of a wood engraving by J. Johnstone.
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Four poisonous plants: hemlock (Conium maculatum), henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa) and autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Coloured reproduction of a wood engraving by J. Johnstone.

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Lettering: Vegetable poisons Conium maculatum common hemlock. Hyoscyamus niger black henbane. Lactuca virosa strong scented or poisonous lettuce. Colchicum autumnale autumnal meadow saffron. Jno. Johnstone sc.

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