Cistus monspeliensis
Le ciste de Montpellier
Narrow-leaved Cistus
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 20-30 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Linear, Lanceolate |
| Height | 50 cm |
Description
This Cistus is usually found on acid soil, it grows along the coast and inland on the Plaine des Maures.
All parts of the plant produce a sticky resin.
Flowers
The flowers are 5-petalled, pure white with a yellow blotch at the base of each petal.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Opposite and stalkless, 5 cm long; pointed, wrinkly, hairy, glandular and sticky.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: with 10 compartments.
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