Daphne alpina

Daphne alpina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species: D. alpina
Binomial name
Daphne alpina
L.[1]

Daphne alpina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is deciduous, and is found in southern and central Europe.[1]

Description

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.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Daphne alpina". Alpine Garden Society Plant Encyclopaedia. Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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