Daphne laureola
Laurier des bois
Spurge Laurel
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 8-12 mm |
| Flowering months | January, February, March, April |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic, Whorled |
| Height | 1.2 m |
Description
Spurge Laurel is an evergreen shrub that grows on alkaline soils in damp forests.
All parts, including the seed are toxic by ingestion and contact with sap may irritate skin.
Flowers
The yellowish-green tubular flowers are usually very fragrant.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle, Elliptic oval leaf, Whorled cluster of leaves encircle the stem. Pointed to oval, wider in the middle, in spirals along the branches, alternate, glossy green.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: oval in shape.
Medical
Leaves and bark: were once used to induce abortions by stimulating the blood flow to the pelvis and uterus.
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