Oleander
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Botanical Name |
Nerium oleander |
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Family |
Oleander |
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Other Names |
Laurel rose, rose bay |
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Habitat |
River banks |
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Description |
Hairless evergreen shrub up to 5m. Leaves in whorls of 3 Flowers pink, white or red August-September |
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Native to |
Mediterranean |
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Constituents |
Cardiac glycosides, flavone glycosides |
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Other Notes |
It is thought of as a plant of evil It is the plant of St Joseph who is said to have appeared carrying the flower to a dying girl in Spain. He placed the flower on her chest and she recovered |
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Cautions |
Poisonous |