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Nicotiana repanda (Fiddleleaf tobacco)
Smoller, Mike

Nicotiana repanda Willd. ex Lehm.

Fiddleleaf tobacco, Fiddle-Leaf Tobacco

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

USDA Symbol: NIRE

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The species name “repanda” comes from the Latin word “repandus” meaning “turned up”, referring to the leaf margins.

 

From the Image Gallery

View herbarium specimen from Harry T. Cliffe Bexar Regional Herbarium.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: AL , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

 

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...
* Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
* Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Nicotiana repanda in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Nicotiana repanda in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nicotiana repanda

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-06-15
Research By: TWC Staff

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