Flax-Leaved Daphne
Daphne gnidium L.
Daphne gnidium, the flax-leaved daphne, is a poisonous evergreen shrub from the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to the northern and western Mediterranean region, including areas such as Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and North African countries like Algeria and Morocco. This species was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. It is characterized by its narrow, dark-green leaves and white, fragrant flowers.
Description
Daphne gnidium is an evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage and toxic properties. It grows in regions across the Mediterranean basin, including the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Italy, the Balkans, and parts of North Africa. The plant is part of the Thymelaeaceae family and is distinguished by its narrow, dark-green leaves and clusters of white, aromatic flowers. The species was formally published in 1753 and is commonly referred to as flax-leaved daphne in English.
Other common names
Flax-Leaved Daphne
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Albania · Algeria · Baleares · Canary Is. · Corse · France · Greece · Italy · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Sicilia · Spain · Tunisia · Yugoslavia
Synonyms
Thymelaea gnidiumMistralia gnidiumLaureola gnidium
