Nicotiana (Noun)
Meaning
American and Asiatic aromatic herbs and shrubs with viscid foliage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden featured a variety of nicotiana plants, their fragrant flowers attracting numerous pollinators at dusk.
- Nicotiana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
- The nicotiana plant's viscid leaves trap small insects, providing a natural pest control method.
- In the evening, the nicotiana flowers release a strong, sweet fragrance that fills the air.
- The nicotiana plant is a member of the nightshade family and is known for its toxic properties if ingested.