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Flax-leaved Daphne

Daphne gnidium

Flax-leaved Daphne is a pretty shrub with lovely flowers. It has narrow leaves and can grow in sunny places. The flowers are often pink or white and smell sweet!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Flax-leaved Daphne is a dense, upright evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves resembling flax. It produces clusters of small, fragrant white to pinkish-white flowers, followed by tiny, bright red-orange berries, making it visually distinct from many shrubs.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyThymelaeaceaeGenusDaphne
Flax-leaved Daphne
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Flax-leaved Daphne

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Despite its beauty, touching its sap can cause skin irritation. Be cautious!

It thrives in poor, rocky soils where many other plants struggle to grow.

Its scientific name, Daphne, comes from a Greek myth about a nymph who turned into a laurel tree!

The bright red berries are a warning sign: they are highly poisonous if eaten.

Special abilities

Ability

Drought Defender

Flax-leaved Daphne has tough, leathery leaves that help it retain water and survive dry, Mediterranean summers.

Ability

Toxic Shield

Flax-leaved Daphne produces toxic compounds in its leaves and berries, protecting it from most hungry herbivores.

Ability

Fragrance Flare

Its small, perfumed flowers release a strong scent to attract pollinators like bees and other insects from afar.

Measurements & details

Height
50-150 cm
Spread
50-100 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
High
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from its fragrant flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits the small flowers for nectar, aiding plant reproduction.

pollinates

Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen between plants.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Do not touch the berries or leaves, as they can be harmful if eaten.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Flax-leaved Daphne?

50-150 cm

How wide does Flax-leaved Daphne spread?

50-100 cm

How big are the flowers on Flax-leaved Daphne?

0.5-1 cm

When does Flax-leaved Daphne bloom?

Spring-summer

Is Flax-leaved Daphne edible?

No

Is Flax-leaved Daphne toxic?

High

What is Flax-leaved Daphne's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Flax-leaved Daphne pollinated?

Insect

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