Desert Tobacco
(Nicotiana obtusifolia)
Desert Tobacco (Nicotiana obtusifolia)
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Ken-ichi Ueda
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Photo by: Ken-ichi Ueda | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Ken-ichi Ueda | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-03-10T14:09:38-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Nicotiana obtusifolia, commonly known as Desert Tobacco, is a versatile plant that can behave as an annual, biennial, or perennial subshrub or herb. It is native to arid environments such as desert washes, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. This plant typically reaches a height and width of 1-3 feet, forming a compact, bushy appearance. Desert Tobacco produces tubular white flowers that bloom throughout the year, particularly from spring to fall, and are modestly showy. The flowers are followed by small, rounded capsules containing numerous seeds.
Desert Tobacco is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used in restoration projects in its native range due to its adaptability. While it requires minimal maintenance, it is important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Desert Tobacco prefers full sun exposure and is well-adapted to poor, well-drained soils. It has a low water requirement once established, reflecting its desert origins.CC BY-SA 4.0
Desert Tobacco is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, making it suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used in restoration projects in its native range due to its adaptability. While it requires minimal maintenance, it is important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Desert Tobacco prefers full sun exposure and is well-adapted to poor, well-drained soils. It has a low water requirement once established, reflecting its desert origins.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to arid environments such as desert washes, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Tobacco Plant
Scientific Names: , Nicotiana obtusifolia, Nicotiana trigonophylla, Nicotiana ipomopsiflora, Nicotiana glandulosa, Nicotiana multiflora, Nicotiana trigonophylla var. pulla, Nicotiana trigonophylla var. sordida, Nicotiana sordida, Nicotiana trigonophylla var. ipomopsiflora,
GBIF Accepted Name: Nicotiana obtusifolia M.Martens & Galeotti