Daphne mezereum L. (Thymelaeaeeae) Mezereon Native of Europe from Norway and England to Spain and eastwards to Turkey, Russia and Siberia, growing in woods, scrub and on limestone screes at up to 2600 m, flowering in early spring. A deciduous shrub up to 1.5 m, with many upright stems. Easily grown in sun or light shade. The beautiful red berries are very poisonous. Hardy to -30°C.
Daphne mezereum var. rubra Aiton Deep red-purple flowered forms have been selected in cultivation; a double red-purple form is recorded.