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3 days ago · Nicotine is a naturally produced alkaloid in the nightshade family of plants (most predominantly in tobacco and Duboisia hopwoodii) [9] and is widely used recreationally as a stimulant and anxiolytic.
- Duboisia Hopwoodii
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- Nicotine Poisoning
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- Duboisia Hopwoodii
3 days ago · Tobacco is the common name of several plants in the genus Nicotiana of the family Solanaceae, and the general term for any product prepared from the cured leaves of these plants. More than 70 species of tobacco are known, but the chief commercial crop is N. tabacum .
Aug 30, 2024 · Nicotine is the chief addictive ingredient in the tobacco used in cigarettes, cigars, and snuff. In its psychoactive effects, nicotine is a unique substance with a biphasic effect; when inhaled in short puffs it has a stimulant effect, but when smoked in deep drags it can have a tranquilizing effect.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 23, 2024 · The genus Nicotiana, best known for tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum and N. rustica), contains about 80 species. Other chemically active members of the family include belladonna (Atropa belladonna), angel’s trumpets (Brugmansia), and jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), all of which are considered poisonous.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 day ago · Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and ingesting the resulting smoke. The smoke may be inhaled, as is done with cigarettes, or simply released from the mouth, as is generally done with pipes and cigars. The practice is believed to have begun as early as 5000–3000 BC in Mesoamerica and South America. [1]
2 days ago · Plant Details: Scientific Name: Nicotiana alata. Common Name: Flowering Tobacco. Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C) Blooming Season: Spring, Summer. Plant Habit: Upright. Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Water: Medium. Fertilize: Once a week. Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Sep 1, 2024 · Learn how to successfully germinate Nicotiana seeds in your garden. Discover the best techniques and tips for a healthy and thriving garden.
