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The etymological association of oleander with the bay laurel has continued into the modern day: in France the plant is known as "laurier rose", [12] while the Spanish term, "Adelfa", is the descendant of the original Ancient Greek name for both the bay laurel and the oleander, daphne, which subsequently passed into Arabic usage and thence to Spain.
The Endemic flora of the State of California — native plants found within its borders, and nowhere else in nature.; The largest area of the state is in the Mediterranean climate floristic region, within the California Floristic Province — with the greatest number of endemic plants in North America.
The oleander is a poisonous plant grown as an ornamental. Oleander may also refer to: The Oleander wattle, tree native to Australia; Oleander, California, in Fresno County; MV Oleander, ferry; Oleander moth, Syntomeida epilais; Oleander hawk-moth, Daphnis nerii; Oleander-Rennen, German horse race; Oleander (band), American post-grunge band, or ...
Of California's total plant population, 2,153 species, subspecies, and varieties are endemic and native to California alone, according to the 1993 Jepson Manual study. [4] This botanical diversity stems not only from the size of the state, but also its diverse topographies , climates, and soils (e.g. serpentine outcrops ).
The larval stage of the polka-dot wasp moth, commonly called the oleander caterpillar, is widely known for its gluttonous appetite. The caterpillar feeds in almost any location (excepting California) where its food, the oleander plant, can be found. They are gregarious and can cause damage from minor to severe.
Cascabela: yellow oleanders; Cascabela thevetia: Peruvian oleander; lucky nut; yellow oleander Apocynaceae (dogbane family) Cascabela thevetioides: giant thevetia; be-still tree Apocynaceae (dogbane family) Nerium: oleander; Nerium oleander: oleander Apocynaceae (dogbane family) Plumeria: frangipani trees; Plumeria alba: white frangipani
This list of flora of the Mojave Desert region includes the flora of the Mojave Desert and of the mountains that are encircled by the Mojave Desert.Some of this flora is well above the level of growth of Yucca brevifolia (Joshua Trees), the upper reaches of which defines the outline of the Mojave Desert.
California's own consumption of table production grew from 1980 to 2001 from 1.8 to 3.5 kilograms (4.0 to 7.7 lb) per capita per year. [100] Consumption here and throughout the country is so high that the country remains a net importer despite this state's production, which reached 71,000 short tons (64,000 t) in the 2015 table harvest.