Cistus × incanus L. (Cistus incanus)

Taxonomy

Family

Cistaceae

Genus

Cistus

Species

incanus

English name

Hairy Rockrose

Italian name

Cisto rosso

Distribution

Mediterranean bush, North Africa, Macaronesia, temperate climate West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Australia, North America and Hawaii.

Chorological type

Steno-Medit..

Habitat

Mediterranean scrubland and garrigues (0 - 800 m)

Flowering time

IV - V

Nectar

Pollen

Pollen colour

Orange - red

Honeydew

Pollinators

Apoidea Halictus Bombus Apis mellifera

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND WEB SITES

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