Oleander (Nerium oleander).
This plant was introduced from the Mediterranean area. It is an evergreen, showy flowering shrub found in southern states from California to Florida. It is also grown as a potted house plant in northern climates. It is a perennial shrub or small tree up to 25 ft (8 m) tall with whorled, simple, narrow leathery leaves. All parts of the plant contain a sticky white sap. The showy white, pink, or red flowers with five or more petals are produced in the spring and summer. Fruit pods contain many seeds, each with a tuft of brown hairs.
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