🌿Native Nature

Spurge-laurel

Daphne laureola

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Thymelaeaceae ›Genus: Daphne

About

Daphne laureola, commonly called spurge-laurel (or daphne-laurel, laurel-leaved daphne, olive-spurge, wood laurel, copse laurel), is a shrub in the flowering plant family Thymelaeaceae. Despite the name, this woodland plant is neither a spurge nor a laurel. Its native range covers much of Europe and extends to Algeria, Morocco and the Azores. With Daphne mezereum it is one of two species of Daphne native to Britain, both of which have a strong preference for alkaline soils and

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spurge-laurel?
The scientific name of Spurge-laurel is Daphne laureola.
What kingdom does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the family Thymelaeaceae.
What genus does Spurge-laurel belong to?
Spurge-laurel belongs to the genus Daphne.