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Daphne gnidium
Poisonous evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean region with narrow, dense dark-green foliage and white fragrant flowers. Daphne gnidium is characterized by upright branches that grow 1.5 to 2 m. tall. The dense leaves are lanceolate and dark green with sticky undersides. It bears white fragrant flowers in late spring or early summer. The fruits are drupes and are round and red, about 8 mm in diameter. They are produced during autumn.
Spotted at mediterranean forest. Parque Nacional de Monfragüe
Daphne gnidium contains the toxins mezerein and daphnetoxin. All parts of the plant are considered highly poisonous. Skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis. Chance of death is small yet probable within 6 hours after direct consumption. At least severe anabolic and indigestive reactions are expected (which may also trigger lethal allergic reactions).
Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Dec 17, 2012
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