noun
- a poisonous evergreen shrub with fragrant white, pink, or red flowers, commonly grown as an ornamental plant in warm climates
Examples
- The beautiful oleander bushes lined the Mediterranean coastline.
- Despite its lovely flowers, oleander is extremely toxic to humans and animals.
- The hotel’s garden featured pink and white oleander shrubs.
- She warned the children never to touch the oleander plants.
- Oleander thrives in hot, dry climates and requires little water.
- The landscaper recommended oleander for the sunny side of the house.