Daphne oleoides

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Poisonous plant

Family

Thymelaeaceae

Authority

Daphne oleoides Schreb.

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

White

Etymology

daphne: Named for the daughter of a river god in Greek mythology, who whilst being pursued by the god Apollo prayed she be turned into a tree to escape him.

Poisonous plant:
Poisonous plant if eaten.