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Question: 1 / 2010

Which plant was commonly smoked during ceremonies among California Indians?

Tobacco

Jimsonweed

Jimsonweed was commonly smoked during ceremonies among California Indians due to its psychoactive properties. Indigenous groups utilized various plants in their ceremonies to achieve altered states of consciousness or for medicinal purposes, and Jimsonweed, known for its hallucinogenic effects, fits this practice.

Tobacco has also been used ceremonially by many Native American tribes across North America, but it was not a primary plant used in ceremonies among all California Indian tribes. Sunflower and Pine, while they have their own cultural significance and uses, were not traditionally associated with the ceremonial smoking practices that involved psychotropic experiences. Understanding the context of these plants in California Indian traditions clarifies why Jimsonweed stands out in this particular aspect of ceremonial use.

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