Daphne mezereum
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Daphne mezereum

paradise plant
mezereon

  family thymelaeaceae 
  genus daphne 

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Identification
Genus  Daphne Species  mezereum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  paradise plant   mezereon Family  THYMELAEACEAE Specimen number  S6525 Data source  MedPl p197;Frgnt p20;Frgnt p121
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Daphne mezereum has mild perfume scented flowers.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  anticarcinogenic   antirheumatic Medicinal parts  Root   Root bark   Bark Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  yes Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  It is fatally toxic if taken internally. Medicinal notes  Daphne mezereum has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an anticarcinogenic or an antirheumatic. Mezereon (sometimes called paradise plant) requires professional guidance for safe usage. The root and the root bark and even the bark are used to prepare herbal remedies. It is fatally toxic if taken internally.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  heavenly sweetness at a distance. sweetness of a rare kind Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Perfume Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Daphne mezereum is a woody perennial. February is the usual month for flowering.

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