Cistus albidus (Rock Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
| Species | albidus |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Genus name comes from the Greek word for the plant, 'kistos'. Native to southwestern Europe and North Africa. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Found in rocky places on limestone soils and open pine forest. |
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