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Daphne petraea

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

Daphne petraea is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to Italy.[1]

Description

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The shrub may grow either with a prostrate or an erect habit. It grows to a height of 15 cm. It also has pink or red flowers which grow to be 9 to 15 mm long and 6 to 10 mm wide.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Daphne petraea". seidelbast.net. Retrieved 10 May 2016.