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Cistus monspeliensis
An attractive and fairly hardy evergreen shrub with narrow, sticky, dark green leaves. It produces clusters of pure white flowers with a center boss of yellow stamens and a distinct resin fragrance.
Grows in dry, sunny habitats and poor soils.
Maltese name: Cistu Abjad
Spotted on Apr 22, 2013
Submitted on May 10, 2013
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