Cistus

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rock rose

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Other common names

holly rose, sun rose

Synonyms

Halimium
× Halimiocistus
Cistus × _Halimium_

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Botanical Details

Family
Cistaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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Genus
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