Its botanical name is "Nicotiana rustica". This species was preferable to the native nicotiana rustica as it was much smoother. A tubrada includes feasting, ceremonial smoking of "Nicotiana rustica", processions with fireworks, and dancing. "Nicotiana rustica" is the most potent strain of tobacco known. Native Americans also called it "sacred tobacco," and, "Nicotiana rustica" can also be considered sacred.