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Cistus
rock rose
Other common names
holly rosesun rose
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Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Cistus
- Genus description
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
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