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alpine daphne

Daphne alpina L.
alpine daphne
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Daphne alpina, known as alpine daphne, is a deciduous shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to southern and central Europe, with a distribution including Austria, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1753.

Description

Daphne alpina is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and is recognized as a deciduous shrub. It is naturally distributed across several European countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and formerly Yugoslavia. The species was formally published in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus, who is credited with its scientific description.

Other common names

alpine daphne

Distribution

Austria · Bulgaria · France · Italy · Spain · Switzerland · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Thymelaea alpina

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