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Coyote Tobacco
Nicotiana attenuata
Solanaceae


The genus is named for Jean Nicot, the French ambassador to Portugal,
who sent tobacco seeds and powdered leaves back to France.

attenuata - tapering gradually (the leaves)

On-line Reference:

"In addition to smoking, tobacco was chewed with lime by the Tubatulabal."



Above: Photographed on Sherman Pass Road

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R-Ranch

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