yellow oleander
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.
Noun
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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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