Cistus creticus
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| Cistus creticus 'Lasithi' | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Cistaceae |
| Genus: | Cistus |
| Species: | C. creticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cistus creticus 'Lasithi' L. | |
Cistus creticus (Pink Rock-Rose, Hoary Rock-Rose) 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.
Subtaxa
- Cistus creticus subsp. creticus
- Cistus creticus subsp. corsicus
- Cistus creticus subsp. eriocephalus[1]
- Cistus creticus f. albus
There are also several well-known cultivars, such as 'Lasithi' with compact, rounded flowers (see photo).
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