Genus Nerium (Noun)
Meaning
One species: oleander.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Nerium consists of only one species, Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander.
- Nerium oleander is the sole species in the genus Nerium and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
- The genus Nerium is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species, which is Nerium oleander.
- Nerium oleander, the only species in the genus Nerium, is highly toxic and should be handled with care.
- The genus Nerium is often associated with the Mediterranean region, where its sole species, Nerium oleander, is native.