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Yellow Oleander: deadly poisonous

Cerbera odollam

☠ Deadly poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Yellow Oleander is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. When in doubt, have a find identified by an expert.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from January to December in the northern hemisphere. Found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Yellow Oleander (Cerbera odollam)

Photo: Robert H. Wardell · CC0

When Yellow Oleander appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Yellow Oleander is usually found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

Look up Yellow Oleander in the app

In the Forage app, Yellow Oleander has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Yellow Oleander: common questions

Is Yellow Oleander poisonous?

Yes. Yellow Oleander is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Yellow Oleander appear?

Yellow Oleander usually appears from January to December in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Yellow Oleander grow?

Yellow Oleander is usually found in Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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