Cistus ladanifer
Sp. Pl. 1: 523. 1753.
Introduced
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Shrubs to 25 dm, stems usually viscid. Leaves sessile; blade 3-veined from base, elliptic, lanceolate-elliptic, lanceolate-linear, or oblong, 40–80(–120) × 6–25 mm. Inflorescences solitary flowers. Flowers: sepals 3, orbiculate; petals white, sometimes with red or yellow spot near bases, 30–50 mm; styles 0–0.5 mm. Capsules 6–12-locular. 2n = 18 (Europe).
Phenology: Flowering Feb–Aug.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, chaparral, roadsides, trails, abandoned plantings
Elevation: 20–1600 m
Distribution
Calif., Europe.
Discussion
Cistus ladanifer is known from the southern Central Coast Ranges, southern South Coast Ranges, Western Transverse Ranges, and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.