Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Nicotiana attenuata Torrey ex S. Watson
(Desert Tobacco)
Family: Solanaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None in Allred
Nicotiana attenuata, like N. obtusifolia, has glandular hairy leaves and a whitish sympetalous corolla.
However, N. attenuata has petiolate leaves and glabrous corollas.
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Nicotiana attenuata, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
Nicotiana attenuata, basal leaves, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
Nicotiana attenuata, cauline leaves, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
Nicotiana attenuata, closeup of cauline leaf, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
Nicotiana attenuata, inflorescence, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
Nicotiana attenuata, closeup of flower, photo Andrew Tree, Pinos Altos Range, Hwy 15 near Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, July 5, 2023
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