Daphne oleoides


Daphne oleoides, known as olive daphne, is a shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and Western Asia.

Description

The shrub is evergreen, and grows up to 60 cm tall. Its branches grow upright. Its flowers are white, with a purplish outside and it bears orange fruits. It is often found on calcareous rocks and rocky slopes at altitudes of 1,700 to 2,300 m.

Subspecies

, Plants of [the World Online] accepted two subspecies:
  • Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides
  • Daphne oleoides subsp. sardoa Camarda & Raimondo