Daphne striata

Daphne striata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to the European Alps and the Dolomites.[1]

Daphne striata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species:
D. striata
Binomial name
Daphne striata
Tratt.[1]

Description

The shrub is semi-evergreen, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its branches grow tall and slender and its leaves grow narrow. It grows in cool and moist environments, making mountain environments most ideal. It is often found in short grassland and low scrub at altitudes of 1500 to 3000 m.[2]

References

  1. "Daphne striata". Daphne-Seidelbast. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. "Daphne striata". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 25 May 2016.


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