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Daphne alpina L.  
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FamilyTHYMELAEACEAE
Genus speciesDaphne alpina L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 356 (1753)
Native RangeAlps to n. Balkan Peninsula
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude300-1800m
Descriptiondeciduous, leaves narrowly oblong, grey-green, crowded on apex of branchlets, flowers 4-10, 4-6mm in diam., in clusters, fragrant, drupe pale orange to red
Size10-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring
SynonymsDaphne alpina var. petiolata Keissl.
Daphne candida (Scop.) Vitman
Daphne pubescens Röhl.
Thymelaea alpina (L.) All.
Thymelaea candida Scop.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (YUG Yugoslavia)
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