CistaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Cistus ladanifer L.
- Common Name: Laudanum
- Family: Cistaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Mediterranean region - Portugal to France, western North Africa
- Habitat:
- Description: Upright shrub to 4-6’ tall and wide, with dark green, somewhat glossy foliage. Large white flowers to 3" wide. Petals have large crimson spot at base, showy stamens are bright yellow.
- Uses: A resin is extracted for use in perfumery.
- Culture: Cistus species are found across the Mediterranean region. All need average to good drainage, and little or no summer watering when established. Many have resinous foliage, often pleasantly fragrant on warm days. For sun or part shade. Frost hardy for almost all of California.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 200100505
- Source: Tim Devine - CSU - Chico
- Provenance: Nantes, 2001 Index Seminum #761
- Accession Date: 06-28-2001
- Bench: 2102 - MED:Mediterranean B
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-24-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosid II
- Order: Malvales
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- Family: Cistaceae
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References:Monterey Bay Nursery Website
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