Cistus creticus

Cistus creticus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Cistaceae
Genus:	Cistus
Species:	C. creticus
Binomial name
Cistus creticus L.

Cistus creticus is a species of shrubby plant in the family Cistaceae. Though it usually has pink flowers, of 4.5-5 cm diameter, this species is very variable. It is widely known as a decorative plant.

Subtaxa

• Cistus creticus subsp. creticus
• Cistus creticus subsp. corsicus
• Cistus creticus f. albus

There are also several well-known cultivars, such as 'Lasithi' with compact, rounded flowers.

External links

• Malta Wild Plants
• Jepson Manual Treatment

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