Daphne sericea
Vahl
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDaphne sericea is a shrubby species of flowering plant in the genus Daphne with purple flowers. It was first described by Martin Vahl. Daphne collina has been treated as a separate species, but is considered to be a cultivar or group of cultivars of D. sericea. It is a parent, with Daphne caucasica, of the popular hybrid garden plant Daphne × transatlantica.
Description
A temperate-climate shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family with aromatic foliage.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a spice in fish and meat dishes.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a spice in fish and meat dishes.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Develik
References (1)
- Gunes, S. et al, 2018, Survey of wild food plants for human consumption in Karaisali (Adana-Turkey). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 17(2), April 2018, pp 290-298
