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Cistus heterophyllus

Cistus heterophyllus Desf.
Cistus heterophyllus
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Cistus heterophyllus is a species in the genus Cistus, belonging to the family Cistaceae. It was first described by Desf. in 1798. The species is native to Algeria, Morocco, and Spain.

Description

Cistus heterophyllus is a member of the Cistaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as rockrose. The species is found in the regions of Algeria, Morocco, and Spain. It was formally published in 1798 under the authorship of Desf. This plant is part of the genus Cistus, which includes several species adapted to Mediterranean climates and typically features leathery leaves and showy flowers.

Distribution

Algeria · Morocco · Spain

Synonyms

Cistus vulgaris var. heterophyllusCistus vulgaris var. heterophyllus

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