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Lobelia tupaLobelia tupa

Devil's tobacco

In Stock: 0.013 lb (Total:0.013lb)

Lobelia tupa

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Germination:

40%

Germination test:

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Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

4,454,000

Quantity:

0.01 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833914

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Discover the unique Lobelia tupa Devil's tobacco, a species of Lobelia native to central Chile. This evergreen perennial plant can grow up to 4m tall and thrives in dry soils. Its grey-green foliage with felty elliptical leaves produces red, tubular and 2-lipped flowers in a sympodium pattern. With numerous ethnobotanical uses due to its pharmaceutically active alkaloids, the latex is used as an abortifacient, while the large, felty leaves are smoked as a narcotic with possible hallucinogenic effects. Its addictive properties come from Lobeline, which helps overcome nicotine addiction. However, it should be used carefully as side effects can include sweating, vomiting, mental confusion, and even death. Lobelia tupa is an intriguing, captivating addition to any garden.