oleander
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oleander
Nerium oleander
Oleander is a beautiful shrub with bright flowers that can be pink, white, or yellow. It grows well in warm places and is often found in gardens and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The oleander is a dense evergreen shrub with leathery, narrow, dark green leaves. It produces abundant clusters of showy, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, red, or yellow, making it a vibrant addition to many landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusNerium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
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Interesting facts
Despite being poisonous, oleander extracts are studied for potential medical uses.
Even the smoke from burning oleander wood can be dangerous to breathe!
Its long, bean-like seed pods eventually split open to release fluffy seeds!
The oleander's scientific name, Nerium, might come from a Greek water nymph!
Special abilities
Ability
Poisonous Protector
Oleander has powerful toxic compounds in all its parts that help it defend against being eaten by hungry animals.
Ability
Drought Master
Oleander has tough, leathery leaves and deep roots that help it survive with very little water in dry, hot places.
Ability
Salt Warrior
Oleander can grow in salty soils and coastal areas because it has special ways to handle the salt.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-600 cm
- Spread
- 150-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Deadly
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
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Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Old World swallowtail
Papilio machaon
Visits oleander flowers for nectar.
eats
Oleander aphid
Aphis nerii
Feeds on the sap of oleander leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Toxic
Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure.
Poisonous
Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
Do not touch or eat any part of the oleander plant, as it can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is oleander?
200-600 cm
How wide does oleander spread?
150-400 cm
How big are the flowers on oleander?
2.5-7 cm
When does oleander bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is oleander edible?
No
Is oleander toxic?
Deadly
What is oleander's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is oleander pollinated?
Insect
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