oleander
/ˈoʊliˌændər/
noun
- A poisonous evergreen shrub or small tree with showy, fragrant flowers, often white, pink, or red, native to the Mediterranean region and widely grown as an ornamental.
- Oleander is popular in warm climates because it is drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
- Be careful not to let pets chew on oleander leaves, as they are highly toxic.
- The garden was lined with pink oleander bushes that bloomed all summer.