Daphne gemmata
Species of shrub
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Daphne gemmata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically Sichuan and Yunnan.[2]
| Daphne gemmata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphne |
| Species: | D. gemmata |
| Binomial name | |
| Daphne gemmata E.Pritz. ex Diels[1] | |
Description
The shrub is normally deciduous, and grows from 0.3 to 1.0 meters tall. Its yellowish brown or purplish branches are broom-like. It is often found on cliffs and dry sunny banks at altitudes of 400 to 1500 meters.[3]