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Spurge-laurel - Daphne laureola

Spurge-laurel - Daphne laureolaSpurge-laurel - Daphne laureola
© Dr Chris Gibson/English Nature
UK distribution - East Anglia, Midlands, South East, South West

Grown largely for its evergreen leathery, lance shaped, dark green leaves, spurge laurel is an upright bushy plant with small, yellowish-green, slightly fragrant, flowers hanging in small clusters. These are pollinated by bumble bees. The flowers are followed by small black berries containing the seeds, which are poisonous to humans.

This is a plant for dry woodland conditions and a good alternative to Euphorbia in these conditions.

Animals

Buff-tailed bumble bee, Common carder bumble bee, Greenfinch, Honey bee, Red mason bee, Red-tailed bumble bee, White-tailed bumble bee

FoliageGreen
FlowerGreen, February to May
MoistureAverage (Average)
SunlightShade (Shade)
OriginNative
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