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Hoary Rockrose |
Cistus creticus L. (Fam: CISTACEAE.)
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| Nomenclature |
Species name: |
Cistus creticus L. |
Author(s): |
Carl von Linné;
Sweden, 1707-1778
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Principal Synonyms: |
Cistus incanus ssp. creticus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus garganicus, Cistus undulatus |
Common names: |
Hoary Rock Rose, Cretan Rock Rose |
Maltese names: |
ċistu RoŻa |
Plant Family: |
Cistaceae (Rock-rose Family) |
Status: |
Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands |
Remarks: |
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| Specifications & Description |
Life Cycle: | Perennial. |
Growth Form: | Nano-Phanerophyte (Small trees / Large shrubs) |
Habitat: | Maquis and garigue. |
Frequency: | Scarce |
Localities in Malta: | Uncommon, examples include Selmun and Bahrija. |
Plant Height: | 30-100cm. |
| Feb - May |
Protection in Malta: | Protected by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed |
Red List 1989: | This species has a threatened status and is listed in the Flora section of the National Red Data Book (Lanfranco, 1989) |
Poison: | Data not available |
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