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But what began as a beautifying agent quickly became associated with much more malicious
activities. It didn’t take long for the plant’s use as a poison began to overtake its use as a beautifying
agent. The plant developed a reputation as the poison of choice for criminals.

Macroscopical Characters:

Stramonium Belladonna Egyptian Hyoscyamus

Lamina Triangular ovate Oval Rhomboidal

Apex Acuminate Acuminate Acuminate

Base Asymmetric Decurrent Winged

Margin Dentately-lobed Entire 2-5 triangular
Surface Irregularly serrate Nearly glabrous Acute teeth
Hairy when young Densely hairy

Size 10-20 cm long Up to 20 cm long Up to 15 cm long
Reddish-purple Deep purple with
Corolla / Flower White
Fruit Capsule Berry Yellow veins
Pyxis

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