Cistus monspeliensis
Sp. Pl. 1: 524. 1753.
Introduced
Shrubs to 10 dm. Leaves sessile; blade 3-veined from base, mostly lanceolate-linear to linear, 15–45 (–70) × 1–7 (–13) mm, margins usually revolute, not notably ciliate. Inflorescences usually scorpioid-cymes, 3–10-flowered, sometimes solitary flowers; pedicel 5–15 mm. Flowers: sepals 5; petals white, 10–20 mm; styles 0–0.5 mm. Capsules 5-locular. 2n = 18 (Europe).
Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, abandoned plantings
Elevation: 10–100 m
Distribution
Introduced; Calif., s Europe, n Africa
Discussion
Cistus monspeliensis is known from the north and central coast areas in California.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
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3-veined +
3;45 +
absent +
5-12-valved +
corymbiform +
scorpioid +
chasmogamous +
capsular +
loculicidal +
clustered +
3-10-flowered +
true +
sessile +
opposite +
revolute +
parietal +
superior +
orthotropous +
absent +
white +
drying +
caducous +
distinct +
absent +
Sp. Pl. +
1753 +
10;800 +
persistent +
falling +
Introduced +
100;150 +
caducous +
absent +
Cistus monspeliensis +
Cistus +
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