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Alpine daphne (Daphne alpina)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: bark, berries, leaves Daphne alpina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is deciduous, and is found in southern and central Europe. The shrub has an erect habit, and grows to a height of 40 to 60 cm. It grows leaves that are 1 to 4 cm long and small white flowers that are 8 to 10 mm. It is found in limestone rocks at an altitude from 300 to 1500 m.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malvales

            • Family: Thymelaeaceae

              • Genus: Daphne