Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Nicotiana glauca (Tree Tobacco)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Nicotiana glauca (tree tobacco). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.
Nicotiana glauca (tree tobacco). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.