It is one Again, branched, pearnifolio bush, up to about 4 m.. The leaves of the Nicotiana Glauca They are petiolate, alternative, hairless, whole and glaucas (clear green coloring, with bluish nuance). It has pedicelled flowers, actinomorphen, pentamen, tubular, yellow, about 40 mm long and 5 mm wide. And a capsule type fruit, with countless seeds.
The Nicotiana Glauca A hardened climate plant, which does not resist frost, although droughts. It does not support the salt content on the ground, although the environment, so it can live very close to the sea. It is very resistant to drought and high temperatures. It is indifferent to the mineralogic nature of the substrate, but it usually covers removed areas, very nitrified, such as away edges or roads and landfills.
It is one Invasive exotic species originally from South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay), which blooms from spring to summerAlthough it can do it all year in moderate areas. It is mainly reproduced by seeds that produce in large quantities, although it can also be easily regretted. The seeds are spread throughout the wind and the water, thanks to their great buoyancy.
Nicotiana: Invasive species
The autonomous community, through the Ministry of Environment, Universities, Research and Mar Menor, progress in the pilot project intended for the extermination of the exotic species Nicotiana Glauca Within the protected landscape of Ajauque and Salada Rambla, located in the municipalities of Fortuna, Molina de Segura, Santomera and Abanilla.
This initiative, which started last year, promoted by the general directorate of natural heritage and climate action, goals, Restore the state of preservation of this natural space and stop the expansion of these invasive species.
The Nicotiana Glauca“ Generally known as Moruno -Tabak, it is a serious threat to the ecological balance of this protected area. The proliferation has moved the native flora and changed ecosystemsEspecially in areas with a greater relegation of the environment, where its growth is favored by anthropic effects such as nitrification and soil sut.
The project sets one Differentiated management strategy according to the location of the species Nicotiana In the Wetland. In the header areas where its presence is scarce, immediate elimination will be applied to prevent its expansion.
Instead in The most affected areas, such as the surroundings of the Santomera reservoir and the Zoute RamblaAn extermination plan for long -term will be developed with specific measures for ecosystem regeneration.
Regenerate the ecosystem to restore biodiversity
The project has a budgetary donation of 15,783 euros for 2025 and is considering creating experimental suddenly to evaluate different types of elimination techniques Nicotiana Glauca. Moreover, it wants to prefer the Recovery of indigenous plant species that contribute to repairing the biodiversity of the wetland.
The regional secretary of energy, sustainability and climate action, María Cruz Ferreira, emphasized that “the fight against invasive species is one Axis of priority in the preservation of our protected natural spacesS “.
With this pioneer promotion he said: “We are looking for Limit the negative effects of Nicotiana Glauca And lay the foundation for his final extermination in the Wetland of Ajaque and Rambla Salada.
Ferreira also indicated that ‘the Proliferation of invasive species is one of the most important threats for global biodiversity. In the Murcia region we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural spaces for future generations.
This project is part of Within sustainable management policy and preservation of biodiversity of the Murcia region, tailored to the objectives of the Natura 2000 network and the regional strategy to combat climate change.
With the implementation of this initiative, Not only is the extermination of the Nicotiana GlaucaBut also generate knowledge that applies to future recovery projects for the environment in other ecosystems that are affected by invasive species.