Submitted by twig on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 7:30am
Nerium oleander
Oleander
If this looks familiar, good news -- you aren't losing your mind. You have seen this one before. Sorry about that. I'm in deep deadline doo-doo and will return with more originals soon.
Cheers!
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Submitted by twig on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 7:30am
Submitted by twig on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 7:30am
Common name: Oleander
Nerium oleander
Family: Apocynaceae
I'm sorry to say there's no interesting story behind this image. It's one of many blossoms on a backyard oleander bush that has been here longer than I have. I just thought it was beautiful, especially the color and the delicate ruffling of the petals. So in lieu of a story, here are some facts about oleanders. Read below the fold...
