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Wikstroemia gemmata (Daphne gemmata)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: bark, berries, leaves Daphne gemmata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically Sichuan and Yunnan. 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.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malvales

            • Family: Thymelaeaceae

              • Genus: Daphne