garland flower
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The term "garland flower" can refer to a few different plants. Primarily, it is used to describe a low-growing, evergreen shrub known scientifically as Daphne cneorum. This plant is widely cultivated for its fragrant pink to rose-red flowers, which appear in dense clusters. It is often grown in borders and rock gardens in milder climates and can serve as a ground cover.12
Another plant sometimes called a garland flower is the butterfly lily. Additionally, a heath (Erica persoluta) native to southern Africa is also referred to by this name. The Daphne genus itself contains about 50 species of shrubs, many of which are popular for their attractive flowers and are cultivated globally.12
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