Cistus libanotis
Cistus libanotis L.
Cistus libanotis is a shrub in the Cistaceae family, native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is distinguished by its white flowers and is often confused with Cistus clusii due to their similar appearance. This confusion has led to some uncertainty regarding its distribution. The species was first described in 1759.
Description
Cistus libanotis is a flowering shrub belonging to the genus Cistus in the Cistaceae family. It is found in Portugal and Spain, and is considered endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. The plant is characterized by its white flowers and is sometimes mistaken for Cistus clusii, a closely related species. This similarity has contributed to some ambiguity in the recorded distribution of Cistus libanotis. The species was first formally described in 1759.
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Global · Portugal · Spain
Synonyms
Cistus bourgaeanusHelianthemum bourgaeanumHelianthemum libanotisHelianthemum umbellatum