Nicotiana tabacum Tobacco (Solanaceae)

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Nicotiana tabacum
Tobacco
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The Nicotiana tabacum plant species is found in S. America. Naturalized in C. and S. Europe. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tobacco.

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Latin Name:  Nicotiana tabacum
Common Name:  Tobacco
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[4, 19, 65, 76]. They contain a volatile oil called nicotine, this is a virulent poison that produces nausea, vomiting, sweating, palpitations and nausea[232].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Edible Uses: A protein can be extracted from the leaves. It is an odourless, tasteless white powder and can be added to cereal grains, vegetables, soft drinks and other foods[183]. It can be whipped like egg whites, liquified or gelled and can take on the flavour and texture of a variety of foods[183]. It is 99.5% protein, contains no salt, fat or cholesterol[183]. It is currently (1991) being tested as a low calorie substitute for mayonaisse and whipped cream[183].

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