Nicotiana glauca Graham
Αρκοκαπνός, Γιατρός, Νικοτιανή η γλαύκη του Graham
It is a naturalized, invasive, non endemic plant, encountered at an altitude of only up to 150 metres above the sea level, all around Cyprus, excluding the Central and NE region. It could be the only Nicotiana species in Cyprus, since the existence of Nicotiana rustica is questionable. A very common plant in Cyprus, or rather a shrub or short tree, it is also known as Nicotidentron glauca (nicotine light blue tree from Greek “δέντρον” and “γλαύκη”). It grows up to 3 metres. It belongs in the tobacco genus Nicotiana. All its parts are very toxic for human consumption. It blooms from February till November. It is mostly seen on the roadsides, as well as in urban areas, sidewalks, rocky and dry ground or abandoned fields. It basically grows on disturbed and abandoned areas. It is drought tolerant.