February daphne, Mezereon
Daphne mezereum

Family: Thymelaeaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Canada, Europe, Hungary, North America

How it is used for food

Caution: All parts of the plant are poisonous. The unripe fruit are occasionally used as a substitute for pepper after cooking.

Edible parts

Fruit - spice, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Farkasboroszlan

Synonyms

Daphne albiflora J. P. Wolff; Daphne florida Salisb.; Daphne houtteana Lindl. & Paxton; Daphne lateriflora Raf.; Daphne liottardi Vill.; and others