팥꽃나무 [Native Plants of Korea. 22] Lilac daphne (English version)

[Korean Native Plants at the Korea National] Lilac daphne ▪Scientific name (change) : Wikstroemia genkwa (Siebold & Zucc.) Domke ---------------------------------- ▪Taxon : Thymelaeaceae Lilac daphne is a deciduous and broad-leaf shrub, found on the coastal areas of Korea. It is a poisonous plant that grows on a sunny side. Its oval-shaped leaves are oppositely arranged. Light purple flowers are borne in March and April prior to leaves appear . Its similarity to Lilac daphne has given its another Korean name, Patkkotnamu (lilac daphne tree). On the west coastal regions of Korea, it’s also called yellow corvina flower tree as its flowers bloom when yellow corvinas migrate for spawning. Its bark is material for paper making and the flower bud and roots are used for medicinal purposes. #Korea National Arboretum#Korean Endemic Plants#Korea's Best Arboretum#국립수목원#한국수목원#Korean Arboretum#Korean Garden#Korean tree#Korean plants #Korean insect#trip in Korea#A good place to travel in Korea#UNESCO Biosphere Conservation Area