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Palest of Pink

Cistus, common name is Rock Rose. Cistus (from the Greek kistos) is a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family Cistaceae, containing about 20 species (Ellul et al. 2002). They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal through to the Middle East, and also on the Canary Islands. It grows well in areas of Australia which have a mediterranean type climate and is a useful addition to the garden.

 

 

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Uploaded on June 23, 2017
Taken on September 14, 2014