Oleander:

oleander, any of the ornamental evergreen shrubs of the genus Nerium, belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) and having a poisonous milky juice. The best known is the common oleander (N. oleander), often called rosebay. Oleander (Nerium oleander ) grows naturally as a mounded, round shrub, or it can be trained as a small single- or multi-trunked tree. The evergreen foliage of the oleander plant is dense, leathery, and dark green, offering a privacy screen when planted in groups or borders. Nerium oleander , also known as oleander or rosebay, is a shrub or small tree with white, pink or red flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical areas, but it is toxic to humans and animals. Oleander (Nerium oleander ) is a popular ornamental plant for warm climates, but all parts of it are poisonous to humans and animals. Learn about its benefits, uses, invasiveness, and how to grow and care for this fragrant and colorful shrub.