Sparteine

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Sparteine \Spar"te*ine\, n. (Chem.)
     A narcotic alkaloid extracted from the tops of the common
     broom ({Cytisus scoparius}, formerly {Spartium scoparium}),
     as a colorless oily liquid of aniline-like odor and very
     bitter taste.
     [1913 Webster]