A genus comprising of flowering shrubs of the mezereum family (Thymelaeaceae) native to Eurasia but widely cultivated for their form and flower clusters. The most popular species include low-growing evergreen types that are often grown in borders and rock gardens in mild climates.

Britannica Editors. "Daphne". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Daphne-plant-genus. Accessed 18 October 2026.