Nicotiana Glauca (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen South American shrub naturalized in United States; occasionally responsible for poisoning livestock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nicotiana glauca is found in the southwestern United states where it has naturalized, but the evergreen shrub is known to be toxic to grazing animals.
- Nicot, a toxic alkaloid, has been isolated in the leaves and flowers of the nicotiana glaulf, found in the southern US and South America.
- In the southwestern US, it is common to find nicotiana glauca growing in the desert, where it can be a hazard to local wildlife and livestock.
- Ranchers in the south US should be aware that nicotiana glauca, a non-native shrub, has been responsible for the poisoning of their grazing livestock in recent years.
- The beautiful and evergreen nicotiana glauca, native to South America, can be an attractive addition to gardens but should not be planted near grazing areas.