Daphne macrantha

(Daphne macrantha)

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Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: bark, berries, leaves Daphne macrantha is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically northeastern Xizang. The shrub is evergreen, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its branches creep and are purplish red or brown. It is often found among rocks on north-facing open hillsides at 4200–4300 m in altitude.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malvales
Family:Thymelaeaceae
Genus:Daphne
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