Nerium Oleander (Noun)
Meaning
An ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of plants, including the beautiful but deadly nerium oleander.
- Nerium oleander is often used as an ornamental plant in warm climates, but its toxicity requires careful handling.
- The fragrance of the nerium oleander flowers filled the evening air, attracting a swarm of bees and butterflies.
- Despite its beauty, nerium oleander is highly toxic and should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
- In tropical regions, nerium oleander is a common sight in gardens and parks, where it thrives in the warm climate.