Oleander

/ˌəʊliˈændər/
noun

A plant that grows in warm temperatures, often has pink or white flowers, and is sometimes poisonous.

Be careful when touching the oleander, as its sap is poisonous if ingested.
Visual representation of "oleander" - A plant that grows in warm temperatures, often has pink or white flowers, and is sometimes poisonous.

Often appears as...

  • blooming oleander
  • oleander bushes
noun

A plant that grows in warm temperatures, often has pink or white flowers, and is sometimes poisonous.

Be careful when touching the oleander, as its sap is poisonous if ingested.
Visual representation of "oleander" - A plant that grows in warm temperatures, often has pink or white flowers, and is sometimes poisonous.

Often appears as...

  • blooming oleander
  • oleander bushes
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Visual representation of "oleander"
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Toxic Caution

Emphasize oleander's toxicity to highlight its danger in conversation or writing.

Illustration for Toxic Caution
The oleander looks innocent, but even a small amount can be deadly.
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Warm Climates

Use 'oleander' when describing vegetation typical in warm, sunlit environments.

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Oleanders thrive alongside the palm trees in this coastal area.
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Landscaping Mention

Mention oleanders when discussing garden plants for their decorative flowers.

Illustration for Landscaping Mention
For a splash of color, consider adding oleander to your backyard.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Toxic Caution

Emphasize oleander's toxicity to highlight its danger in conversation or writing.

Illustration for Toxic Caution
The oleander looks innocent, but even a small amount can be deadly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Warm Climates

Use 'oleander' when describing vegetation typical in warm, sunlit environments.

Illustration for Warm Climates
Oleanders thrive alongside the palm trees in this coastal area.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Landscaping Mention

Mention oleanders when discussing garden plants for their decorative flowers.

Illustration for Landscaping Mention
For a splash of color, consider adding oleander to your backyard.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Toxic Caution

Emphasize oleander's toxicity to highlight its danger in conversation or writing.

Illustration for Toxic Caution
The oleander looks innocent, but even a small amount can be deadly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Warm Climates

Use 'oleander' when describing vegetation typical in warm, sunlit environments.

Illustration for Warm Climates
Oleanders thrive alongside the palm trees in this coastal area.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Landscaping Mention

Mention oleanders when discussing garden plants for their decorative flowers.

Illustration for Landscaping Mention
For a splash of color, consider adding oleander to your backyard.
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because sexual attraction can seem threatening. The red that means fertility can also mean poison. Oleander is poisonous. And outworn usages like "smack" for "kiss" or "hit" can help us see how our unacknowledged assumptions can make us believe we are bad,

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Stephen Burt: Why people...

because sexual attraction can seem threatening. The red that means fertility can also mean poison. Oleander is poisonous. And outworn usages like "smack" for "kiss" or "hit" can help us see how our unacknowledged assumptions can make us believe we are bad,

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