DAPHNE MEZEREUM
\dˈafni mˌɛzəɹˈiːəm], \dˈafni mˌɛzəɹˈiːəm], \d_ˈa_f_n_i m_ˌɛ_z_ə_ɹ_ˈiː__ə_m]\
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small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs
By Princeton University
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small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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D. Liottardi, Thymeloea mezereum. The systematic name of the Mezereon, Mezereum, Spurge olive, (F.) Daphue Boisgentil. The bark of the mezereon, Mezereum, possesses analogous properties to the other varieties of Daphne. It is considered stimulant and diaphoretic; and, in large doses, is emetic. It has been employed in syphilitic cases, but its efficacy is doubtful. Soaked in vinegar, - mezereum acetatum, like the other varieties of daphne, it has been employed to irritate the skin, especially to keep issues open.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.