an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
Hint 2clue words
Poisonous: having the qualities or effects of a poison
Shrub: a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
What is the 8-letter answer to "Poisonous shrub" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Poisonous shrub" crossword clue is OLEANDER. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.
Which crossword used "Poisonous shrub" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword puzzle on October 10, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of OLEANDER?
The word OLEANDER means: an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Poisonous shrub".