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Nerium oleander

Photo by Nicholas4
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Field Notes

Description:

The Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a common ornamental evergreen shrub. It is used as a freeway median divider in warmer states, such as California and Texas. This plant is extremely toxic, and a single leaf may kill an adult. Poisoning has occurred when people use the branches for a skewer to roast hot dogs over a fire. The Nerium and yellow oleander are both poisonous plants.

Habitat:

Sub-tropical & Tropical

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Nicholas4
Alice, thank you.. I also know this plant from GReece.. we call it something different.. still trying to find out the scientific name for it..

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Great Pollinator Project of NYC
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PublishedApril 20, 2011

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