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Hoary Rock-rose
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Hoary Rock-rose
Cistus creticus
The Hoary Rock-rose is a beautiful flower with soft, hairy leaves and bright pink petals. It blooms in sunny places and is loved by bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Hoary Rock-rose is a bushy evergreen shrub with distinctive grey-green leaves covered in soft hairs. Its delicate, crinkled flowers bloom in shades of pink to purple, often featuring a bright yellow center. These showy blossoms stand out against its fuzzy foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyCistaceaeGenusCistus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each delicate, crinkled flower lasts only one day, but the plant produces many new blooms!
Its scientific name, 'Cistus,' comes from the Greek word for 'basket,' hinting at its seed capsule shape.
Its sticky resin was once collected by combing the beards of goats that browsed the plants!
The fragrant resin from this plant has been used in perfumes for thousands of years.
Special abilities
Ability
Resin Shield
Hoary Rock-rose can produce a sticky, aromatic resin that protects its leaves from harsh sun and deters hungry animals.
Ability
Sun-Reflecting Hairs
Hoary Rock-rose has tiny, soft hairs on its leaves that reflect intense sunlight, helping it conserve water in dry climates.
Ability
Fire Resilient
Hoary Rock-rose is adapted to regrow quickly from its base or seeds after wildfires, thriving in fire-prone regions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-150 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_to_early_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits its vibrant pink flowers
parasitizes
Cytinus
Cytinus hypocistis
grows as a parasite on its roots
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless a grown-up says it's okay!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hoary Rock-rose?
50-150 cm
How wide does Hoary Rock-rose spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Hoary Rock-rose?
4-6 cm
When does Hoary Rock-rose bloom?
Spring_to_early_summer
Is Hoary Rock-rose edible?
No
Is Hoary Rock-rose toxic?
None
What is Hoary Rock-rose's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hoary Rock-rose pollinated?
Insect
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