Indian Tobacco | Nicotiana quadrivalvis - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Indian Tobacco | Nicotiana quadrivalvis

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This annual wildflower has arrow-shaped leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers with a long bloom period, May to October.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Riparian Forests, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes	Grows in many types of habitats
Phenology	Annual; flowering May-October
Mature Height	2-4 ft
Shade Preference	Full sun
Soil Tolerance	Well-drained soils
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators
Ethnobotany	Used by many Indigenous tribes in the West for ceremonial and medicinal purposes

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…