Montpelier cistus; Jaguarzo negro

Description:

Cistus monspeliensis is a species of rockrose. It is a shrub with evergreen leaves and a hairy, glandular, sticky texture. The leaves are linear to lance-shaped, green, wrinkly, and up to 5 centimeters long. The inflorescence is generally a panicle of 2 to 8 flowers, each with five sepals and white petals.

Habitat:

Open mediterranean forest, Evergreen oaks

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: -2 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired