Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Jasmine Tobacco |
| Also Known As | Flowering Tobacco |
| Scientific Name | Nicotiana alata |
| MainColor | Red |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | August (Jun - Oct) |
| ImageUrl | Nicotiana-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 15 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
Jasmine Tobacco is a perennial plant known for its fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom in shades of white, pink, or red. The plant typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres and has large, oval leaves. It is often cultivated for ornamental purposes due to its pleasant evening scent.
Distribution
Native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, it is now widely grown in gardens across temperate regions worldwide.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - the plant contains toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed.
Human Toxicity
Highly_Toxic
Highly Toxic - ingestion can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and even death in severe cases due to the presence of nicotine.
Pet Toxicity
Highly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can result in symptoms like drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially more severe neurological effects.
Active Compounds
Nicotine, anabasine, nornicotine.