Gum Cistus

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Gum Cistus is a name applied to several members of the genus Cistus, particularly to C. ladanifer. They are small shrubs, up to 1m high native to Asia and Europe. They belong to the family Cistaceae and are commonly called Rock Roses. Many of the plants are highly aromatic and exhude a scented resin.