Solanaceae Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia

Desert Tobacco

Cahuilla - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 90

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Scientific name: Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
USDA symbol: NIOBO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Desert Tobacco
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Used by shamans to control rain, increase crop production, divining and improve health of community.

RECRD: 11538 id: 23851

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