Daphne collina

Daphne collina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species: D. collina
Binomial name
Daphne collina
Dickson ex J. E. Smith[1]

Daphne collina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is an evergreen species that occurs naturally in southern Italy.[1]

Description

The shrub usually grows to a height of 30 to 40 cm, but can sometimes grow taller. Its leaves are 2 to 4 cm in length. It grows purple flowers around 8 mm long in clusters of 5 to 15, and fruits which are colored orange or red.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Daphne collina". Alpine Garden Society Plant Encyclopedia. The Alpine Garden Society. 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
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