Tobacco plants (Nicotiana rustica and N. paniculata): flowering and fruiting stem of both species with their respective floral segments.Engraving by J.Caldwall, c.1805, after P.Henderson.

Leaves of Nicotiana sp. contain the alkaloid nicotine which is a narcotic and poison

Nicotiana rustica is known as wild or Aztec tobacco which was the original tabacco introduced to Europe and is now grown for insecticides in Eurasia

London : Dr. Thornton, 1 July 1805.

1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 35.7 x 48.2 cm

Nicotiana Tobacco. 1. Rustica 2.Paniculata Henderson del. Caldwall sculp. London, Published by Dr. Thornton, July 1, 1805

Wellcome Collection 18320i