yellow oleander

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yellow oleander

A small yellow oleander blooms in a sunny garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A highly poisonous tropical American shrub or small tree: This term refers to a specific evergreen plant (Thevetia peruviana, formerly Thevetia neriifolia) characterized by glossy, dark green, narrow leaves and fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from saffron yellow to orange or peach. All parts of this plant are toxic.

Usage Notes
  • Scientific Name: The botanical name is . It is also known as and commonly called "lucky nut" in some regions.
  • Toxicity Warning: The primary defining feature of this plant is its extreme toxicity. It contains cardiac glycosides, which can be fatal if ingested.
  • Context: The term is used in botanical, horticultural, and safety contexts. It is often mentioned in warnings about poisonous plants.
Examples
  • The garden was beautiful but contained a dangerous yellow oleander.
  • All parts of the yellow oleander are highly poisonous to humans and animals.
  • She admired the fragrant, peach-colored blossoms of the yellow oleander from a safe distance.
Advanced Usage
  • As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe related concepts.
    • Yellow oleander poisoning is a medical emergency.
    • The yellow oleander hedge provided privacy but posed a risk to pets.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thevetia peruviana: The formal botanical/scientific name.
  • Lucky nut: A common name for the same plant, referring to its fruit.
  • Oleander: A related but different genus () of poisonous, flowering shrubs. While both are poisonous and called "oleander," they are distinct plants.
Synonyms
  • Be-still tree (another common name for ).
  • Exile tree (another common name for ).
Notes on Different Meanings

The term "yellow oleander" has one primary, specific meaning as defined above. It does not refer to a yellow-colored version of the common pink or white oleander (Nerium oleander); it is a different species altogether.

yellow oleander

A small yellow oleander blooms in a sunny garden.

Noun
  1. tropical American shrub or small tree having glossy dark green leaves and fragrant saffron yellow to orange or peach- colored flowers; all parts highly poisonous

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