Nicotiana obtusifolia
Desert Tobacco, Tobacco Plant
Also known as: Nicotiana glandulosa Buckley +6 more
- Nicotiana glandulosa Buckley
- Nicotiana ipomopsiflora Dunal
- Nicotiana sordida Lehm.
- Nicotiana trigonophylla Dunal
- Nicotiana trigonophylla var. ipomopsiflora (Dunal ex A.DC.) Comes
- Nicotiana trigonophylla var. pulla Comes
- Nicotiana trigonophylla var. sordida (Lehm.) Comes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Nicotiana obtusifolia (commonly known as Desert Tobacco or Tobacco Plant) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland