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Twisted Thymelaea (Thymelaea tinctoria)

Twisted Thymelaea

Thymelaea tinctoria is a subshrub native to dry Iberian rocky areas. It bears small yellow flowers and was historically used for yellow dye; however, the plant is toxic.

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Synonyms
Chlamydanthus tinctorius (Pourr.) C.A.Mey.
Daphne tinctoria (Pourr.) Wikstr.
Daphne vermiculata Vahl
Passerina juniperifolia Lapeyr.
Passerina nivalis Ramond
Passerina tinctoria Pourr.
Stellera tinctoria (Pourr.) Oken
Thymelaea nivalis (Ramond) Meisn.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyThymelaeaceae
  • genusThymelaea
  • speciesThymelaea tinctoria