Etymology: Daphne: Greek name of a mythological nymph transformed into a Laurel by Apollo
Plants: erect, perennial, to 5' tall shrub, deciduous
Leaves: 1"-3" long, soft, spiraling along the stem
Flowers: pink to light purple, 4-parted, 1/3"-1/2" wide; blooms March-April
Fruits: bright red, 1/4"-1/2" wide berry
Habitat: partial sun; moist; in limy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: erect, perennial, to 5' tall shrub, deciduous
Leaves: 1"-3" long, soft, spiraling along the stem
Flowers: pink to light purple, 4-parted, 1/3"-1/2" wide; blooms March-April
Fruits: bright red, 1/4"-1/2" wide berry
Habitat: partial sun; moist; in limy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Steve C. Garske
Botanical Illustration
Rod Sharka
Rod Sharka
Rod Sharka
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske