Oleander

This plant is also known by other common names such as white oleander, common oleander, rose laurel, rose bay, rosa francesca, laurier rose, and adelfa. It is a large evergreen ornamental shrub belonging to the family Apocynaceae, with long, lanceolate, leathery leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers. The leaves produce a clear, thick sap. In Indian traditional medicine, the roots and leaves are used to prepare decoctions that are said to be useful in the treatment of various skin conditions. The root is sometimes used as an abortifacient by rural people. Pink oleander is also a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens as well as on the dividers of national and state highways across India.