wild tobacco

Thân thiện

A hummingbird hovers near a wild tobacco plant in a sunny meadow.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tobacco plant native to South America and Mexico: "Wild tobacco" refers to a specific species of tobacco plant, Nicotiana rustica, which is distinct from the common commercial tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). It is known for its high nicotine content and traditional uses.

Usage Notes

• "Wild tobacco" is a common name for a specific plant species. It is typically used as a singular, countable noun.
• It is often discussed in botanical, anthropological, or historical contexts related to indigenous cultures of the Americas.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Some indigenous tribes traditionally used wild tobacco in ceremonial practices.
  • The botanist identified the plant as wild tobacco, noting its smaller, yellower flowers compared to commercial varieties.
  • Nicotiana rustica, commonly known as wild tobacco, contains significantly more nicotine.

Advanced Usage

• In Ethnobotany: The term is used to describe the plant's role in traditional medicine and rituals.
  • The study focused on the cultivation and ceremonial use of wild tobacco among pre-Columbian societies.

Variants and Related Words

• Aztec tobacco: Another common name for the same species, .
• Mapacho: A term used in some South American cultures for this strong, traditional tobacco.
• Nicotiana rustica: The formal botanical Latin name for the species.

Synonyms

• Botanical name: (This is the precise synonym in scientific contexts).

Học thuật

Noun

1. tobacco plant of South America and Mexico

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Indian tobacco
• Nicotiana rustica