HyperDic: thevetia_peruviana

English > 1 sense of the expression Thevetia peruviana:
NOUNplantThevetia peruviana, yellow oleander, Thevetia neriifoliatropical American shrub or small tree having glossy dark green leaves and fragrant saffron yellow to orange or peach- colored flowers
English > Thevetia peruviana: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningTropical American shrub or small tree having glossy dark green leaves and fragrant saffron yellow to orange or peach- colored flowers; all parts highly poisonous.
Synonymsyellow oleander, Thevetia neriifolia
Member ofThevetia, genus Thevetiagenus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers
Broadershrub, bushA low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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