Tobacco originated in Central and South America but is now grown in many countries. In the Economic Botany Collection, we have the earliest samples sent to us by British personnel in Colombia. Cigarette smoking accounts for 80 per cent of British tobacco consumption.
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Title: Tobacco from Colombia
Creator: RBG Kew
Location Created: Kew
Rights: RBG Kew
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