Cistus salvifolius
Taxonomy
Family
Cistaceae
Genus
Cistus
Species
salvifolius
Distribution
Mediterranean bush, North Africa, Macaronesia, West Asia, Australia and North America. In Italy prefers oak groves, scrub and garrigues (0-1200 m)
Utility
Used as spice, medical herb and as ornament. Biodiversity
Flowering time
IV-V
Simmetry
Radial