Daphne odora Winter daphne (Thymelaeaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Daphne odora
Winter daphne
Evergreen shrub
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The Daphne odora plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Winter daphne. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. indica. Hort. D. japonica. Paxton. D. sinensis.

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Latin Name:  Daphne odora
Common Name:  Winter daphne
Family:  Thymelaeaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[200]. Skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in some people[65, 200].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  In the shade of upland trees around 1000 metres[147].

General Uses: The flowers are very fragrant, they are put in sachets and used for pot-pourri. They are also used to perfume water[46, 61]. The cultivar 'Aureo-marginata' can be used as a ground cover when planted about 1 metre apart each way[208].

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