Solanaceae Nicotiana rustica L.

Aztec Tobacco

Iroquois - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 30

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Scientific name: Nicotiana rustica L.
USDA symbol: NIRU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Aztec Tobacco
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves used to smoke and if the smoke blew in a streak to one side, it would rain in 24 hours.

RECRD: 7596 id: 23938

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