Uttara phalguni (Uthiram)

Uttara phalguni (Uthiram)

Tamil name: அரளி

English name: Arali

Scientific name: Nerium oleander

Family: Apocynaceae

    Oleander is an evergreen, rounded shrub or small tree native to North Africa that grows quickly. It reaches a height of 6.5′ to 19.5′ and a width of 6′ to 10′. Its huge size makes it an excellent screening plant or for planting at the back of a border. Although it is adaptable to many soil types, it loves full sun to moderate shade and well-drained and fertile soil. Its lance-shaped, leathery, and stiffly pointed leaves. These stiffly pointed leaves are 7.5–20cm long and 1.3–2cm broad. Some places like California, Florida, and Texas. Because of its beauty and toughness. All portions of this plant are dangerous, and major ingestions have resulted in death. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, and dizziness are all possible symptoms.