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"Nerium oleander" /ˈnɪəriəm ˈoʊliː.ændər/ is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, toxic in all its parts. It is the only species currently classified in the genus "Nerium". It is most commonly known as oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive "Olea".

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Ragisha Kottamal
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Uploaded Oct 22, 2012. Captured Jun 12, 2010 16:55.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm