henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ noun2 •Any member of the species Hyoscyamus niger of poisonous plants, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.Deadly nightshade, henbane, hellebore and mandrakes were of evil reputation[.] — 1936 •Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus. formshenbanes