Nicotiana benthamiana
Summary
| Abbreviation | N.benthamiana |
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| Genus | Nicotiana |
| Species | benthamiana |
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| Description | Nicotiana benthamiana, colloquially known as benth or benthi, is a species of Nicotiana indigenous to Australia. It is a close relative of tobacco.The herbaceous plant is found amongst rocks on hills and cliffs throughout the northern regions of Australia. Variable in height and habit, the species may be erect and up to 1.5 metres (59.1 in) or sprawling out no taller than 200 millimetres (7.9 in). The flowers are white. |
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