laurel-leaf cistus
Cistus laurifolius L.
Cistus laurifolius, known as laurel-leaf cistus, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the Cistaceae family and was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. The species is characterized by its highly branched structure and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and parts of North Africa.
Description
Cistus laurifolius is a flowering evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean basin. It is distributed across several countries, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Morocco. The plant is known for its highly branched growth habit and is commonly referred to as laurel-leaf cistus. It belongs to the genus Cistus in the family Cistaceae. The specific epithet in the original description was spelled 'laurifolia' in the protologue.
Other common names
laurel-leaf cistusLaurel-Leaved Cistus
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Bulgaria · Corse · France · Greece · Italy · Morocco · Portugal · Spain · Turkey-in-Europe · Turkey