Nerium (Noun)
Meaning
One species: oleander.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The oleander, scientifically known as Nerium oleander, is a toxic ornamental plant.
- Nerium is often grown as an ornamental shrub in warm climates.
- In the botanical classification, Nerium is the sole genus within the subfamily Nerieae.
- Oleander is derived from the name Nerium, and has been cultivated for centuries.
- The lovely but poisonous Nerium oleander blooms with clusters of fragrant flowers.