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Halimium umbellatum
Very similar to Cistus clusii. In Halimium umbellatum inflorescences form clusters in knots of the flowering stem, as can be seen here very well, in the second picture. In Cistus clusii inflorescences are well-developed twigs culminated by the flowers arranged more or less tightly (umbelliform tops). When in fruit capsules of H. umbellatum presented dehiscence or opening on 3 leaflets, not 5, as it is typical of the genus Cistus and Halimium respectively.
Iberian peninsula and North Africa. Spotted at Mediterranean forest with dispersed Holm oaks and pine trees.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired
Spotted on May 4, 2015
Submitted on May 25, 2015
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Identified as Halimium umbellatum