nicotiana
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of plants belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae), comprising chiefly American and Asiatic aromatic herbs and shrubs with viscid (sticky) foliage. This genus is most notable for including the tobacco plant.
Usage
- Nicotiana is used as the scientific genus name for a group of plants. It is typically italicized in formal botanical writing.
- In gardening and horticulture, the common name "flowering tobacco" is often used for ornamental species within this genus.
Examples
- The botanist specialized in the study of the Nicotiana genus.
- Several species of Nicotiana, such as , are cultivated for tobacco production.
- I planted some ornamental nicotiana in the garden for their fragrant evening blooms.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name Nicotiana honors Jean Nicot, the French ambassador who introduced tobacco to France in the 16th century.
- In taxonomic classification, Nicotiana is followed by a species name (e.g., , ) to identify a specific plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Nicotine (noun): The primary addictive alkaloid found in the leaves of plants from the genus.
- Nicotian (adjective, rare): Pertaining to or derived from tobacco or the genus.
Synonyms
- Tobacco plant (for cultivated species)
- Flowering tobacco (for ornamental species)
Different Meanings
The word nicotiana has one primary meaning as a botanical genus name. It is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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American and Asiatic aromatic herbs and shrubs with viscid foliage
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