Daphne striata

Daphne striata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species: D. striata
Binomial name
Daphne striata
Trattinick[1]

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

Description

The shrub is semi-evergreen, and grows up to 0.3 meters 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 meters.[2]

References

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


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