Cistus monspeliensis
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Montpellier cistus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCistus monspeliensis is a species of rockrose known by the common name Montpellier cistus or narrow-leaved cistus. It is native to southern Europe and northern Africa, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecosystems of matorral—maquis shrublands.
Description
A shrub.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia, Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Spain,
Synonyms
Cistus affinis Bertol. ex Guss.Cistus collinus Salisb.Cistus olbiensis A. Huet & HanryCistus oleifolius Mill.Cistus valentinus Pourr. ex NymanStephanocarpus monspeliensis Spach
References (2)
- Bonet, M. A. & Valles, J., 2002, Use of non-crop food vascular plants in Montseny biosphere reserve (Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula). International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2002) 53, 225–248
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
