Tobacco Plant

Tobacco Plant

Names: Nicotiana species

Description: An perennial shrub type with a shallow root system. Leaves are oval and grow directly on the main stem. Flower is simple, white and grow in clusters at the top of the stem.

Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.

Toxic parts: The whole plant is toxic.

Symptoms: Occur within a few minutes to a few hours after ingestion, drooling, abdominal cramping, colic, diarrhea, lack of coordination, tremors, weakness, stupor, difficulty breathing, fever, irregular heartbeat, birth defects in foals, death from respiratory paralysis.

Danger: Contains nicotine which can be fatal.

More information: Ethnobotanical Leaflets