Nicotiana, also known as ornamental tobacco, is a fragrant summer bloomer with elegant, funnel-shaped flowers. They exude a delightful fragrance in the evening and attract butterflies and bees.
Nicotiana is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family ( Solanaceae ). The best-known species is the common tobacco plant ( Nicotiana tabacum ), which is cultivated worldwide for tobacco production. The plants range from herbaceous annuals to perennials and are sometimes used as ornamentals for their colorful and fragrant flowers. Nicotiana plants are native to South and Central America but have become known worldwide through human dispersal. In addition to their cultural and economic value, many species contain nicotine, an alkaloid that has a stimulant effect on humans and animals.
Nicotiana is a genus of flowering plants, including the tobacco plant, that have both ornamental and commercial uses.
Nicotiana is used for tobacco production, ornamental plants in landscape and garden design, and research into natural alkaloids such as nicotine.
Nicotiana is native to South and Central America, but is cultivated worldwide for both commercial and ornamental purposes.
