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Daphne mezereum L.

mezereon (Thymeleaceae)

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Daphne mezereum grows in steep woodland over calcareous bedrock.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2004-04-24

 mezereon / Daphne mezereum: _Daphne mezereum_ grows in steep woodland over calcareous bedrock.

Daphne mezereum is also a popular garden plant, and is increasingly frequent as a casual escape.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2006-04-22

 mezereon / Daphne mezereum: _Daphne mezereum_ is also a popular garden plant, and is increasingly frequent as a casual escape.

The fruits of Daphne mezereum are bright red berries.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-09

 mezereon / Daphne mezereum: The fruits of _Daphne mezereum_ are bright red berries.

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