Nerium oleander Oleander (Apocynaceae) Evergreen shrub

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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].

General Uses: The plant is used as a rat poison[46], a parasiticide[7] and an insecticide[100]. A green dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. The plant is commonly used for informal hedging in the Mediterranean[89, 200], though it is too tender for this use in Britain[K]. The leaves contain small amounts of latex that can be used to make rubber[227], though the amount is too small for commercial utilization[K]. The plants have an extensive root system and are often used to stabilize soil in warmer areas[148].

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