Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Thymelaeaceae (Daphne family)
Genus: Daphne (Daphne)

Synonyms

Related species

Daphne laureola L. - Spurge-Laurel
Daphne mezereum L. - Mezereon
Daphne blagayana Freyer
Daphne striata Tratt. - Striated Mezereon
Daphne cneorum L. - Garland Flower

Traits

Highly toxic, shrubby, maximal 40 cm tall. inflorescence: terminal, 5–30‑flowered. flowers: bell- or funnel-shaped to long-tubular, whitish. hypanthium: cylindrical, dropping off early, coloured petal-like. perianth: with calyx & corolla. stamina: 8. fruits: drupes, ...

You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Ecology

Links

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