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Nerium oleander There doesn&#039;t appear to be a specific country of origin for this species due to such wide cultivation. South-west Asia has been suggested. <br /> <br /> An evergreen, bushy shrub. The leaves are strappy, leathery green, elongated and pointed at the tip. The flowers are spectacular, in clusters, bell-shaped and apricot in colour. Apocynaceae,Australia,Gentianales,Geotagged,Macro,Nerium,Nerium oleander,Spring,botany,new south wales,pink flower,plant Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Nerium oleander

There doesn't appear to be a specific country of origin for this species due to such wide cultivation. South-west Asia has been suggested.

An evergreen, bushy shrub. The leaves are strappy, leathery green, elongated and pointed at the tip. The flowers are spectacular, in clusters, bell-shaped and apricot in colour.

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The Oleander

"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".

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Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Nov 13, 2019. Captured Oct 22, 2019 15:08 in 21 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm