Nerium oleander
Oleander
Evergreen shrub
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The Nerium oleander plant species is found in S.W. Europe to E. Asia. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oleander. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. indica. N. odorum.

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Latin Name:  Nerium oleander
Common Name:  Oleander
Family:  Apocynaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The whole plant is very poisonous[1, 19, 65]. Skin contact with the plant can cause irritation whilst ingestion leads to death[200]. Death has been known to follow the use of the wood of this plant as a meat skewer[200].
 
Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4
 
Habitat:  River banks and river gravels in Europe[50].

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