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Cistus salviifolius
Bushy shrub that reaches on average 30–60 centimetres in height, with a maximum of 100 centimetres. The oval-shaped green leaves are 1 to 4 centimetres long, opposite, reticulate, tomentose on both sides, with a short petiole (2–4 mm). The inflorescence holds one or more round flowers, long-stalked, arranged at the leaf axils. The five white petals have a yellow spot at the base, forming a corolla 4–6 cm in diameter. The stamens are also yellow and the anthers shed abundant yellow pollen. This plant is pollinated by insects entomophily, especially bees. The flowering period extends from April through May. The fruit is a pentagonal capsule, 5–7 mm long.
In a clearing in a oak and chestnut tree forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/100 sec.; f/5.6; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Aug 9, 2012
Submitted on Sep 24, 2012
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