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Gray-green leaves and stem

comments (3) September 16th, 2009 in gallery

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This grew to 42" tall in 2 months. Largest leaves are 8"x6". Located in SF bay area.

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MuffettG writes: An ol' T-bacca plant.... Posted: 11:06 am on October 19th
CPW_CA writes: It is--thank you. The hummingbirds will have to make do with hibiscus; we don't want a toxic nicotine plant in our yard! Posted: 5:40 pm on September 19th
barleyboy writes: I believe thats a Nicotiana glauca, grows to a small tree, poisonous foliage but the hummingbirds love it guarding it fiercely! Posted: 5:15 pm on September 19th
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