daphne lietuviškai

Paaiškinimas anglų kalba

• (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
• A plant genus of the family THYMELAEACEAE. They are evergreen shrubs much cultivated in garden borders and rock gardens in mild climates. Members contain mezerein, flavonoids, and COUMARINS such as daphnetin and daphnin.
• any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers