Daphne gnidium Daphne gnidium, known as the flax-leaved daphne, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the family Thymelaeceae. It is a poisonous plant, very common in the Mediterranean region. The erect stems bear very ramified, smooth and cylindrical branches. The glabrous dense leaves are blue-green; they are renewed once a year. The white hermaphrodite flowers are odorous and grouped into terminal panicles. The fruit is a glabrous berry. Datasheet Common NameFlax-leaved daphne Botanical nameDaphne gnidium FamilyThymelaeceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageSemi-evergreenBasic Colourwhite Height60 cm -> 2 mHabitatArid and sandy landsAltitude800 mBloom TimeMarch, October, Plant TypeShrub, Toxic, MedicinalFruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsbarkPlant UsesMedicineActive substancesDaphnetoxin USDA Zone7 (-17), 8 (-12)Sun ExposureSun, Part shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureMoistSoil Type Sandy, SiltyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Daphne gnidium Daphne gnidium
