Nicotiana obtusifolia
Desert Tobacco.
Nicotiana obtusifolia, Desert tobacco grows from deserts in California to Texas and down into Mexico. Desert Tobacco is a soft little perennial that looks out of place in the desert. It looks more like it should be in a tropical settings than in Barstow. I've only seen this a couple of times in the wild, both times in crevices or small east facing gullies.
Associated plants include Coyote Melon, Purple 3-awn, and Mojave sage
Syn. Nicotinia trigonophylla
Foliage of Nicotiana obtusifolia has color lt-green and is stressdeciduous.
Flower of Nicotiana obtusifolia has color yellow and has a fragrance.
Communities for Nicotiana obtusifolia:Creosote Bush Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.
| ph: | 6.50 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 8 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.20 to 0.80 |
| width[m]: | 0.20 to 0.80 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 30.00 to 50.00 |
