Nicotine , a course occurring alkaloid , is commonly associated with tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum ) , but it is also found in vary concentrations across many other plant life . These plant , many of which belong to the Solanaceae family .
Plants With High Nicotine Content
Tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum )
The primary source of commercial-grade nicotine , tobacco contain the high concentration of nicotine among plants . Its leave of absence are rich in this chemical compound , making it widely used for smoke , manduction , and as a pesticide .
fantastic Tobacco ( Nicotiana rustica )
Known for its even higher nicotine capacity than cultivated tobacco , this species is traditionally used in indigenous rituals and for medicative intention .
tree diagram Tobacco ( Nicotiana glauca )
A drought - resistant bush , Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree baccy bring about nicotine as a defense chemical mechanism , mainly in its leaves and stems .
Tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum )
A common fruiting plant life , tomatoes turn back trace amount of nicotine , mostly concentrated in the leaves and fleeceable , unripe fruit .
tater ( Solanum tuberosum )
Potatoes have low degree of nicotine , primarily in the farewell and sprout . The chemical compound is less hard in the Tuber .
Eggplant ( Solanum melongena )
Solanum melongena ( aubergines ) are another source of nicotine , with the highest concentrations found in the seed and skin .
pepper ( Capsicum annuum )
Certain varieties of peppers , include gong peppers and chili peppers , turn back little amounts of nicotine in their farewell and fruits .
Nightshade ( Solanum nigrum )
This wild plant arrest nicotine as part of its rude chemical defense system , although it is more toxic due to additional alkaloids .
Jimsonweed ( Datura stramonium )
A member of the nightshade family , common thorn apple has nicotine and other alkaloids that make it highly toxic and hallucinogenic .
Belladonna ( Atropa belladonna )
Also known as baneful nightshade , this industrial plant hold nicotine in modest amounts alongside other stiff alkaloid , bring in it extremely venomous .
Petunias ( Petunia spp . )
Ornamental petunias , close congener of baccy , contain nicotine in their stems and farewell , although at much lower concentration .
Cocoa ( Theobroma cacao )
drinking chocolate industrial plant , while mainly jazz for their caffein substance , also contain trace sum of nicotine in their leave of absence .
Coca ( Erythroxylum coca )
The leave of absence of the coca plant , famous for their character in bring forth cocain , contain small amounts of nicotine as well .
Lobelia ( Lobelia inflata )
Commonly call Indian tobacco plant , lobelia contains lobeline , a compound similar to nicotine , and little quantity of real nicotine .
Nicotiana alata
A flowering ornamental tobacco plant , it produces nicotine in its leaves and staunch as a natural pest hindrance .
Nicotiana sylvestris
This idle tobacco works contains pregnant nicotine levels and is often used in baccy breeding programme .
Nicotiana benthamiana
Widely used in plant biology research , this species has moderate nicotine levels in its leaves .
Ground Cherry ( Physalis peruviana )
make love for its edible yield , ground cherry leave comprise tracing amounts of nicotine , contributing to its insect - repelling properties .
Solanum dulcamara
ordinarily live as bittersweet nightshade , this plant has little amounts of nicotine , primarily in its shank and leaves .
Tobacco Tree ( Solanum mauritianum )
Native to South America , the tobacco Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree contains nicotine and is used for its pesticidal place in traditional farming .
pepper frutescens
A hot black pepper species , including varieties like tabasco , contains nicotine in shadow amounts alongside capsaicin , its primary bioactive chemical compound .
