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White-leaved Rock Rose
The Cistaceae (or rock-rose family ) is a small family of plants known for its beautiful shrubs, which are profusely covered by flowers at the time of blossom. The Rock Rose (also called a Sun Rose in some places) family consists of about 170-200 species in eight genera, distributed primarily in the temperate areas of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, but also found in North America; a limited number of species are found in South America. Most Cistaceae are subshrubs and low shrubs, and some are herbaceous. They prefer dry and sunny habitats. The Cistaceae grow well on poor soils.
source: Wikipedia
The plant in this photo is Cistus Albidus, it grows wild in the Balearic islands. Its blooms are very fragile and last only a short time. The tiny downy white hairs on the stems and leaves give it a pale or even white appearance, hence the name. This one was growing in rocky ground in a forested area of native pines on north Ibiza close to the coast. It is also a useful plant used for many things including natural medicine and cosmetics. For an interesting article about the Rock rose use this link: www.thehealersway.com/holistic-healing/natures-wonders-on...
White-leaved Rock Rose
The Cistaceae (or rock-rose family ) is a small family of plants known for its beautiful shrubs, which are profusely covered by flowers at the time of blossom. The Rock Rose (also called a Sun Rose in some places) family consists of about 170-200 species in eight genera, distributed primarily in the temperate areas of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, but also found in North America; a limited number of species are found in South America. Most Cistaceae are subshrubs and low shrubs, and some are herbaceous. They prefer dry and sunny habitats. The Cistaceae grow well on poor soils.
source: Wikipedia
The plant in this photo is Cistus Albidus, it grows wild in the Balearic islands. Its blooms are very fragile and last only a short time. The tiny downy white hairs on the stems and leaves give it a pale or even white appearance, hence the name. This one was growing in rocky ground in a forested area of native pines on north Ibiza close to the coast. It is also a useful plant used for many things including natural medicine and cosmetics. For an interesting article about the Rock rose use this link: www.thehealersway.com/holistic-healing/natures-wonders-on...