How to identify South american tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris)
South american tobacco, also known as Argentine tobacco
South american tobacco is a tender perennial that forms a basal rosette. This plant thrives in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and enjoys full sun to partial shade. Sturdy stems support long-lasting, tubular white flowers that bloom from June until frost. The blooms typically measure 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in length. Deadheading encourages further flowering. With an upright growth habit, south american tobacco may need staking and reaches a height of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters). The fragrant blossoms make it a standout in night gardens or when planted along walkways.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Tubular white flowers, 2-3 inches long, resembling shooting stars.
Long, spatulate to oblong leaves, up to 15 inches in length.
Fragrant blossoms in raceme arrangement emit a pleasing fragrance, noticeable in the evening.
Basal rosette growth habit with sturdy stems supporting blooms.
Bright green leaves with hairy texture, prominent venation, and short petioles.
The leaves of south american tobacco are long, measuring up to 15 inches (38 cm), and exhibit a coarse texture. They are spatulate to oblong in shape, featuring a broad, rounded apex and a narrower base. The leaves are bright green in color and display prominent venation with a central midrib and conspicuous lateral veins. The surface of the leaves may have a slightly hairy texture, adding to their coarse feel, and they are attached to the stem via short petioles.
South american tobacco blooms from June until the first frost with clusters of long, tubular, trumpet-shaped white flowers, each approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. The flowers resemble shooting stars, with a delicate, radiant appearance. Arranged in a raceme, they emit a pleasing fragrance, especially noticeable in the evening. The petals are fused into a slender tube, flaring slightly at the mouth, creating a starburst effect. This floral structure makes south american tobacco highly distinctive and attractive for identification.
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Scientific Classification of South american tobacco
