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Cistus laurifolius

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Cistus laurifolius, commonly called laurel-leaf cistus, laurel-leaved cistus or laurel-leaved rock rose, is a species of highly branched flowering evergreen shrub native to some areas around the Mediterranean.

Description

A temperate shrub in the Cistaceae family with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

References (1)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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