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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].



Edible Uses:  The leaves have been made into a drink[257]. Some care should be exercised here. The tea will contain nicotine and this can be toxic to the body.

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