Daphne genkwa

[unnamed] species

ThymelaeaceaeDaphne

Daphne genkwa is a deciduous shrub and one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.

  • Leaves opposite, simple; flowers 2–7 per cluster, slightly fragrant, lilac, rose-purple, or white, flowering before the leaves form.
  • Fruit a drupe.

Contributors

  • Philippe de Spoelberch