Four poisonous plants: hemlock (Conium maculatum), henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa) and autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Coloured engraving by J. Johnstone.

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1855
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28008i
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Four poisonous plants: hemlock (Conium maculatum), henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa) and autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Coloured engraving by J. Johnstone. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Glasgow : Blackie & Son

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1 print : engraving, with watercolour

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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. Print bears "XXXVII" in top right and "MC__VII" in top left

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