grey-leaf cistus
Cistus albidus L.
Cistus albidus L., known as grey-leaf cistus, is a shrubby flowering plant in the family Cistaceae. It is native to southwestern Europe and western North Africa, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Algeria, and Morocco. The species was first described in 1753, with the specific epithet originally spelled 'albida' in the protologue. It produces pink to purple flowers and is commonly found in the regions mentioned.
Description
Cistus albidus is a member of the genus Cistus and belongs to the Cistaceae family. It is a shrub characterized by its grey-leaf appearance and showy pink to purple flowers. The plant is distributed across several regions, including the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, North Africa, and parts of the Maghreb. Its native range spans from the western Mediterranean to parts of the Middle East. The species was first published by Linnaeus in 1753, and the specific epithet was initially recorded as 'albida' in the original description. The plant is adapted to the warm, dry climates of its native habitats.
Other common names
white-leaf rock-rosegrey-leaf cistusGrey-leaved Cistus
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Corse (Corsica) · Algeria · Baleares · Corse · France · Italy · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Spain
Synonyms
Cistus albereensisCistus albidus var. anthyllidetorumCistus albidus var. albusCistus vulgaris var. albidusCistus albeerensis var. barcinonensisCistus albidus var. angustifoliusCistus albidus var. attenuatifoliusCistus albidus var. grandifoliusCistus albidus var. latifoliusCistus albidus var. longifoliusCistus albidus var. microcarpusCistus albidus var. parvifoliusCistus albidus f. platyphyllusCistus albidus var. stenophyllusCistus albidus f. typicusCistus vulgaris var. sessilifoliusCistus albidus f. albus