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Nerium

Nerium

9.9
An evergreen shrub with showy flowers that is poisonous
  • noun
  • /ˈnɪr.i.əm/
  • Specialized
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  • The beautiful pink flowers of Nerium bloom throughout summer in warm climates.

Examples

  • The toxic qualities of Nerium make it important to keep away from pets and children.

  • Gardeners often plant Nerium as an ornamental shrub despite its toxicity.

  • The Nerium plant is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardeners love to plant Neriums in their yards.

  • Gardeners often plant Nerium as an ornamental shrub despite its toxicity.

  • The beautiful pink flowers of Nerium bloom throughout summer in warm climates.

  • The toxic qualities of Nerium make it important to keep away from pets and children.

Compounds

Nerium oleander
  • Specialized
8.9

A poisonous evergreen bush with groups of fragrant white, pink or red flowers

Surface Forms

Nerium singular
Neriums plural

Etymology

Nerium comes from an old Greek word nerion meaning 'oleander'. So the scientific name Nerium is simply the old name for that beautiful, evergreen but toxic shrub.