Nicotiana glauca Tree tobacco (Solanaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Evergreen shrub
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The Nicotiana glauca plant species is found in S. America - S. Bolivia to N. Argentina. Naturalized in the Mediterranean. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tree tobacco.

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Latin Name:  Nicotiana glauca
Common Name:  Tree tobacco
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  Graham.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[200].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Rocks, walls and roadsides in the Mediterranean[50].

Medicinal Information: A poultice of the leaves can be applied to cuts, bruises, swellings and other wounds[257]. The plant has been used as a poultice for removing the pus from scrofulous sores or boils[257]. A poultice of the leaves has been applied to inflamed throat glands[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been used as a steam bath in the treatment of rheumatism[257].

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