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Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose. Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus

Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus

Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Family: Cistaceae
Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 7-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

They are thermophilous perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils, which require open, sunny places. As with many other Cistaceae, the species of Cistus have the ability to form mycorrhizal associations with truffles (Tuber) and are thus able to thrive on poor sandy soils or rocks.

The leaves are oval and crinkled, about 2 in(5 cm)long. Saucer-shaped rosy purple flowers about 2 in(5 cm) in diameter are produced in summer, the petals rumpled like tissue paper.

The most unique feature of this plant is its richness of polyphenols whose extraordinary abundance in the Pink Rockrose has popularized it as a valuable food supplement used in teas, taken alone and even incorporate in boutique health foods where its age old reputation of supporting the immune system and therefore assisting naturally with reisistance to and recovery from common colds and flu. This highly fragrant extract of the rockrose is a labdanoid terpene.When labdanum resin or leaves and twigs are steam distilled, a dark yellow oil is produced that is used in flavoring baked goods, gum and candy, and in laundry products and cleaners.


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Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose. Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose


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