Deadly Pink by Donna Adamski
Oleander, Nerium oleander. This gorgeous shrub can reach 20 feet tall with a 6-12 foot spread and is native to the Mediterranean region. Hardy in zones 8b-11. Oleander serves as the host plant for the Oleander Moth and the caterpillars can defoliate a plant in a short time, but it will come back very quickly. All parts of the Oleander are highly toxic (even the smoke, if burned, is toxic); just one leaf is enough to kill an adult human.
Nikon D70s
70-300mm
F8, 1/640…As is
1/9/09 – 365/54
The beautiful buds…
Comments
Gorgeous capture & notes
That was fast!! LOL Thanks a bunch my friend :)
– Donna Adamski
Excellent Capture!
Wonderful contrasts
It was a perfect day for this!! Thank you and for the favoring :)
– Donna Adamski
wow, how beautiful , and extraordinary .. the color is so vivid.. and how fascinating the info !
Thanks so much my friend :)
– Donna Adamski
Oh this IS “to die for” shot!!
LOL…Thank you bunches BL Rhonda :)
– Donna Adamski
oh i love this Donna! And i love that you shared the info with us!!!! Beautiful work my friend! ;o)
Thanks so much my friend and for the favoring :) Hugzzz
– Donna Adamski
Beautiful flowers from such a strong plant, looks great against the blue sky :)
~A
Thanks a bunch my friend :)
– Donna Adamski
Wow! I had no idea it was that toxic!!! Beautiful though!
Yes…and I should mention, too that Milkweed is also toxic, but not deadly (unless a lot is ingested). Most plants that have a milky sap are toxic, some more so than others. Just make sure your son knows not to eat it, but he should be out of that stage now, right? Thanks Juju :)
– Donna Adamski
yes,my son should be okay about not doing it but not sure about my dog,Maggie. She eats anything!!!! Though I planted most of it in the alley,where the dogs rarely go. Thx,for the info.
I think the dogs will be OK, they probably wouldn’t like the taste of it!!
– Donna Adamski
so beautiful!
Thanks so much Carol…appreciate it :)
– Donna Adamski
stunning
Thanks you much Steve :)
– Donna Adamski