Shrubs to 10 dm. Leaves sessile; blade 3-veined from base, mostly lanceolate-linear to linear, 15–45(–70) × 1–7(–13) mm, margins usually revolute, not notably ciliate. Inflorescences usually scorpioid cymes, 3–10-flowered, sometimes solitary flowers; pedicel 5–15 mm. Flowers: sepals 5; petals white, 10–20 mm; styles 0–0.5 mm. Capsules 5-locular. 2n = 18 (Europe).

Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, abandoned plantings
Elevation: 10–100 m

Distribution

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Introduced; Calif., s Europe, n Africa.

Discussion

Cistus monspeliensis is known from the north and central coast areas in California.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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