oleander

Nerium oleander

Member of dogbane family (family Apocynaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
red purple, pink, cream, white in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

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Toxicity of oleander, rose-bay (Nerium oleander):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 5 (2 are research grade)

Locations:

• Ed R. Levin CP: 2
• Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
• San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail
• Santa Teresa CP

Months:

• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 0
• Apr.: 0
• May: 0
• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 2
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Nerium oleander → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora