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Need Identification #877999

Asked July 20, 2024, 9:50 AM EDT

I would like you to identify this plant if you can.

Windsor County Vermont

Expert Response

Hello Bob, 

Thanks for reaching out to UVM Extension Master Gardener Helpline. 

By the looks of it, I'd say that was a variety of Nicotiana sylvestris or possibly just in the Nicotiana family. The common name is Flowering Tobacco or Jasmine Tobacco. The distinctive tubular flowers, a favorite of hummingbirds, are usually a dead giveaway. 

I've added some more info on them below if you're interested. 

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/flowering-tobacco-nicotiana-sylvestris/

https://burleytobaccoextension.ca.uky.edu/content/nicotiana-species

https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hortanswers/plantdetail.cfm?PlantID=759&PlantTypeID=1

Alex B., UVM Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Replied July 22, 2024, 10:03 AM EDT

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