primitive

I've read a whole bunch of posts so far but haven't really nailed down the answer. What is primitive tobacco? What makes it a primitive type? I'm guessing these would be 'among' the first varieties that were out there before hybridizing and crossing started to develop new types. Sound right...

Just smoked a puro stuffed tube of Lizard Tail Orinoco. It tastes pretty good on its own. Stronger flavored than Virginia Bright Leaf. Not as sweet. Would be good in a Virginia pipe blend, too. It's not a keeper, though, because it's not a good producer. Smaller, fewer leaves than the...