Daphne alpina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is deciduous, and is found in southern and central Europe.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphne |
| Species: | D. alpina
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| Daphne alpina L.[1]
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Description
editThe shrub has an erect habit, and grows to a height of 40 to 60 cm. It grows leaves that are 1 to 4 cm long and small white flowers that are 8 to 10 mm. It is found in limestone rocks at an altitude from 300 to 1500 m.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c "Daphne alpina". Alpine Garden Society Plant Encyclopaedia. Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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