- Cistus creticus
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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.
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