Cistus psilosepalus
Cistineae, plate 33. 1826.
Introduced
Shrubs to 10 dm. Leaves sessile; blade 3-veined from base, oblong-ovate to oblong-linear, (15–) 30–60+ × (5–) 10–20+ mm, margins not notably revolute, usually ciliate. Inflorescences usually corymbiform cymes, sometimes solitary flowers; pedicel 5–15+ mm. Flowers: sepals 5; petals white, 15–25 mm; styles 0–0.5 mm. Capsules 5-locular. 2n = 18 (Europe).
Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, abandoned plantings
Elevation: 10–50 m
Distribution
Introduced; Calif., s Europe, n Africa
Discussion
Plants of Cistus psilosepalus have been mistakenly identified as C. monspeliensis.
Cistus psilosepalus is known from the north coast area 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 +
true +
sessile +
opposite +
revolute +
parietal +
superior +
orthotropous +
absent +
white +
drying +
caducous +
distinct +
absent +
Cistineae, plate +
1826 +
10;800 +
persistent +
falling +
Introduced +
100;150 +
caducous +
absent +
Cistus psilosepalus +
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