Oleander grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) tall, with erect stems that splay outward as they mature; source
Oleander grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) tall, with erect stems that splay outward as they mature;
Some invertebrates are known to be unaffected by oleander toxins, and feed on the plants. source
Some invertebrates are known to be unaffected by oleander toxins, and feed on the plants.
Oleander is a vigorous grower in warm subtropical regions, where it is extensively used as an ornamental plant in parks. source
Oleander is a vigorous grower in warm subtropical regions, where it is extensively used as an ornamental plant in parks.
Oleander will tolerate occasional light frost down to −10 °C (14 °F). source
Oleander will tolerate occasional light frost down to −10 °C (14 °F).
The toxicity of Oleander renders it deer-resistant. source
The toxicity of Oleander renders it deer-resistant.
In cold-winter climates Oleander can be grown in greenhouses and conservatories. source
In cold-winter climates Oleander can be grown in greenhouses and conservatories.
Oleander flowers are showy, profuse, and often fragrant, which makes them very attractive in many contexts. source
Oleander flowers are showy, profuse, and often fragrant, which makes them very attractive in many contexts.
Drugs derived from N. oleander have been investigated as a treatment for cancer, unsuccessfully. source
Drugs derived from N. oleander have been investigated as a treatment for cancer, unsuccessfully.
Oleander has historically been considered a poisonous plant because some of its compounds may exhibit toxicity. source
Oleander has historically been considered a poisonous plant because some of its compounds may exhibit toxicity.
Oleander sap can cause skin irritations, severe eye inflammation and irritation, and allergic reactions characterized by dermatitis. source
Oleander sap can cause skin irritations, severe eye inflammation and irritation, and allergic reactions characterized by dermatitis.
Nerium oleander is shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, toxic in all its parts. source
Nerium oleander is shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, toxic in all its parts.
Oleander is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium. source
Oleander is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium.
Oleander is most commonly known as oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. source
Oleander is most commonly known as oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea.
Poisoning and reactions to oleander plants are evident quickly. source
Poisoning and reactions to oleander plants are evident quickly.
Among these compounds are oleandrin and oleandrigenin, known as cardiac glycosides. source
Among these compounds are oleandrin and oleandrigenin, known as cardiac glycosides.
