Solanaceae Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
Desert Tobacco
Hualapai - Other, Smoke Plant
Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 54
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Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
Scientific name: Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
USDA symbol: NIOBO (
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Common names: Desert Tobacco
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Used to smoke in ceremonials.
RECRD: 5147 id: 23859