Noun: oleander ,ow-li'an-du(r)
- An ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
"Despite its beauty, the oleander's toxicity makes it dangerous for households with pets";
- rose bay, Nerium oleander
Derived forms: oleanders
Type of: poisonous plant
Part of: genus Nerium, Nerium
Encyclopedia: Oleander, California