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Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗
Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗
| Scientific name | Cistus monspeliensis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cistus |
| Origin | Mediterranean |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Region | Mediterranean |
Cistus monspeliensis is a species of rockrose known by the common name Montpellier cistus or narrow-leaved cistus. It is native to southern Europe and northern Africa, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecosystems of matorral—maquis shrublands.
