Daphne retusa

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

Daphne retusa is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is found in west China, southeastern Tibet, Burma, Bhutan and Nepal.[2]

Description

The shrub grows at an altitudes around or below 3,900 m. It ranges from about 0.7 to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, and it has light pink flowers and bears red fruit.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Daphne retusa". Seidelbast. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  2. "Daphne retusa". St Andrews Botanic Garden. May 2006. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
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