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