Osyris alba, L. Sp. Pl. 1022

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1964, Flora Europaea - Volume 1. Lycopodiaceae to Platanaceae, Cambridge University Press : 70

1. O. alba L. Sp. Pl. 1022 (1753).

Stems up to 120 cm, with many slender spreading branches. Leaves coriaceous, linear-lanceolate, with a single mid-vein; lateral veins obscure or absent. Bracts similar to upper cauline leaves, persistent. Perianth 3- partite. Drupe 5-7 mm, red. 5. Europe. Al BI Bu Co Cr Ga Gr Hs It Ju Lu Sa Si Tu.