Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The Lobelia inflata, so called from its emetic properties: more usually known as Indian tobacco.

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  • Its scientific name is Lobelia inflata, but it is also known as asthma weed, Indian tobacco, wild tobacco, gagroot, bladderpod, Lobelie, pukeweed and vomit wort according to WebMD.

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