Cistus creticus

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iCistus creticus

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Cistaceae
Genus: Cistus
Species: C. creticus
Binomial name
Cistus creticus
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Cistus creticus is a species of shrubby plant in the family Cistaceae. Though it usually has pink flowers, of 4.5-5 cm diameter, this species is very variable. It is widely known as a decorative plant.

[edit] Subtaxa

  • Cistus creticus subsp. creticus
  • Cistus creticus subsp. corsicus
  • Cistus creticus f. albus

There are also several well-known cultivars, such as 'Lasithi' with compact, rounded flowers.

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