A poisonous evergreen shrub that grows in warm climates. One suggestion for the plants called "roses" in various Bible translations is the oleander (Sirach 24:14, King James Version). This plant originally came from the East Indies but has been grown throughout warm regions of the world for hundreds of years.
The oleander (Nerium oleander) grows well in Israel and the surrounding areas. It forms thick clusters in some parts of the Jordan Valley. It is usually a shrub that grows from 0.9 to 3.7 meters (3 to 12 feet) tall. Every part of the oleander plant is dangerously poisonous.