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Nicotiana alata

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Noun1.Nicotiana alata - South American ornamental perennial having nocturnally fragrant greenish-white flowersNicotiana alata - South American ornamental perennial having nocturnally fragrant greenish-white flowers
flowering tobacco, Jasmine tobacco
tobacco plant, tobacco - aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
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The tobacco plant Nicotiana alata actually folds up its petals during the day and comes to life at night.
Jazz up your patio for parties; Gardening by Birmingham Mail (England)
Summer progresses with honeysuckles, philadelphus (mock orange), lily-of-the-valley, day lilies, stocks and the evening scent of the lovely white tobacco flower, Nicotiana alata grandiflora.
By any other name, it should smell as sweet by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Flowers which have a perfume at night such as night-scented stock or nicotiana alata are great too, especially if you like to sit out on a summer's evening.
Gardening: Heaven scent; Savour the sweet smells of success by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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