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Oleander (Nerium indicum indicum)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves Nerium indicum is an oleander plant species . Nerium indicum is included in the genus oleanders , and the family oleander plants . In addition to the nominate form, there is also the subspecies N. i. Indicum . It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though southwest Asia has been suggested. The ancient city of Volubilis in Morocco may have taken its name from the Berber name alili or oualilt for the flower. Oleander is one of the most poisonous commonly grown garden plants.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Gentianales

            • Family: Apocynaceae

              • Genus: Nerium