Small wiry shrub from the dryer parts of Australia. Small star like white flowers in late winter and spring followed by small black berries. Does best in dryer sunny conditions.  The plant's leaves contain nicotine, nor-nicotine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine. Indigenous people used the plant as a traditional chewing tobacco and for its narcotic effect.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:NW: North Western  
:LE: Lake Eyre   
:NU: Nullarbor   
:GT: Gairdner-Torrens   
:EP: Eyre Peninsula

For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.