Definitions for Nerium
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1. Nerium, genus Neriumnoun

   one species: oleander

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1. Nerium

   Nerium oleander ( NEER-ee-əm), most commonly known as oleander or nerium, is a shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical areas as an ornamental and landscaping plant. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though it is usually associated with the Mediterranean Basin. Nerium grows to 2–6 metres (7–20 feet) tall. It is most commonly grown in its natural shrub form, but can be trained into a small tree with a single trunk. It is tolerant to both drought and inundation, but not to prolonged frost. White, pink or red five-lobed flowers grow in clusters year-round, peaking during the summer. The fruit is a long narrow pair of follicles, which splits open at maturity to release numerous downy seeds. Nerium contains several toxic compounds, and it has historically been considered a poisonous plant. However, its bitterness renders it unpalatable to humans and most animals, so poisoning cases are rare and the general risk for human mortality is low. Ingestion of larger amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and irregular heart rhythm. Prolonged contact with sap may cause skin irritation, eye inflammation and dermatitis.

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1. nerium

   Nerium is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, known commonly as oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. They are native to parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe but can be found in many other parts of the world due to their cultivation as ornamental plants. Nerium is known for its colorful, tubular flowers and for being highly toxic if ingested.

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1. Nerium

   Nerium oleander 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. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though southwest Asia has been suggested. The ancient city of Volubilis in Morocco may have taken its name from the Berber name oualilt for the flower. Oleander is one of the most poisonous of commonly grown garden plants.

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1. Nerium

   nē′ri-um, n. a genus of Mediterranean shrubs, with fragrant and showy pink, white, or yellowish flowers, the oleander.

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1. Nerium

   A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. It is a very poisonous plant that contains cardioactive agents.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nerium in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nerium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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4. ^ Wikidata
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5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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