44. Beleño (Hyoscyamus albus L.)

Native to Canary Islands

Solanaceae – hyoscyamus

Flowers Jan-Oct

Perennial plant growing up to 50cm tall, stalks of furry leaves leading to a display of flowers with 5 pale yellow petals and dark purple throats.

Traditionally used as medicine for multiple purposes (hemorrhoids, throat infections, toothaches) and to treat mastitis in goats. Part of the nightshade family, it is not suitable for livestock feed.

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