Daphne mezereum L.
Daphne mezereum
Daphne mezereum is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It has soft, spirally arranged leaves that are 3–8 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers, which appear in early spring before the leaves, have a four-lobed pink or light purple perianth with a diameter of 10–15 mm and are strongly scented. The fruit is a bright red berry, 7–12 mm in diameter, which is highly toxic to humans but consumed by birds for seed dispersal.
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Malvales
Thymelaeaceae
Daphne
The plant contains toxic compounds mezerein and daphnin, particularly in the berries and twigs. These compounds can cause severe symptoms including irritation, choking sensation, and gastrointestinal issues.
Despite its toxicity, Daphne mezereum is commonly grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It has no known medicinal uses, but the berries are toxic and can cause severe poisoning.
Early spring
1.5m
Pink, light purple (rarely white)
Native to most of Europe and Western Asia, including northern Scandinavia and Russia. It is found at medium to higher elevations in southern Europe but descends to near sea level in northern Europe and is generally confined to soils derived from limestone.
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