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oleander

o·le·an·der [ lee ándər ] (plural o·le·an·ders or o·le·an·der)


noun 
Definition:
 
flowering evergreen bush: a poisonous evergreen bush with leathery lance-shaped leaves and long seed pods. Flowers: sweet-smelling white, pink, or purple. Native to: Mediterranean region.  Latin name Nerium oleander.

[Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin]
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