Oleander - Flower Names

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Oleander

/oʊˈliːəndər/

🔥

Rare

Meaning

Refers to the flowering shrub known for its clusters of pink, white, or red blossoms

Represents delicate beauty intertwined with danger and resilience, reflecting the plant's dual nature as both alluring and poisonous

Symbolism

Embodies contrasts—beauty and peril, endurance and fragility. It symbolizes caution, survival in harsh conditions, and the complexity of nature's gifts

Etymology: Derived from the Latin 'olea' meaning 'olive tree' and the Greek 'andros' meaning 'man', possibly referencing its growth near olive trees or mythological associations; ultimately linked to the Ancient Greek word for the plant, 'adoner'

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

The name originates from the plant Nerium oleander, widely cultivated in Mediterranean and subtropic

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