Aztec tobacco

Nicotiana rustica, commonly called Aztec tobacco, is a member of the Solanaceae family. It is native to South America and is distinguished by its high nicotine content, which can reach up to 9% in its leaves, compared to 1 to 3% in Nicotiana tabacum. The plant has been historically used for its potent nicotine, which is effective in making pesticides and has various cultural applications. Although it was once cultivated in North America, it has been largely replaced by N. tabacum. The species is distributed across multiple regions, including parts of Europe and Africa. First described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus, it is known by the scientific name Nicotiana rustica L.