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Oleander (Nerium oleander)Observer
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Nerium Oleander is in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. These evergreen shrubs are toxic to both humans and animals.
Height: Oleanders grow to about 6ft-19.7 ft tall.
Colors: Pink/salmon, red, white, purple and yellow.
Seeds: are oblong with feather like hairs (brown).
Bloom: Summer to Fall
Habitat: Mediterranean regions, Arabian peninsula to Southern Asia. Can be found on East Coast to California to Texas.
Cited:
(1) Wikipedia
(2) http://www.kew.org/science-conservation/plants-fungi/nerium-oleander-oleander
(3)http://www.garden.org/plantguide/?q=show&id=2100