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Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
Nicotiana obtusifolia M. Martens & Galeotti var. obtusifolia
Desert Tobacco, Little Tobacco, Tabaquillo, Punche
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s): Nicotiana trigonophylla
USDA Symbol: NIOBO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: May flower year-round with adequate rains.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , MD , NM , NV , OK , TX , UTBibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nicotiana obtusifolia var. obtusifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-16Research By: TWC Staff