Sage-Leaved Rock-Rose

cistus salviifolius

The Sage-Leaved Rock-Rose (Cistus salviifolius) is a resilient, spreading evergreen shrub native to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Mediterranean Basin. Known for its ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils and arid conditions, this species is a cornerstone of garrigue and maquis ecosystems. During the spring, it transforms dry hillsides into spectacular displays of delicate, tissue-paper-like white flowers, each accented by a bright yellow center. This hardy plant is highly adapted to survive the frequent wildfires characteristic of its native habitat, playing a crucial role in post-fire soil stabilization. Its low-growing, bushy habit and aromatic foliage make it not only an ecological champion but also a popular choice for sustainable, water-wise gardening worldwide.

生息地: Found in dry, rocky hillsides, open pine forests, and sandy soils of Mediterranean maquis and garrigue shrublands.

外見

This low-growing shrub typically reaches 30 to 100 centimeters in height and spreads wide. It features oval, rugose leaves that are dark green, opposite, and strongly resemble those of common sage. The flowers are solitary or in small clusters, measuring 2 to 4 centimeters across, with five delicate, crinkled white petals surrounding a dense central dome of bright yellow-orange stamens. The stems and leaves are covered in short, stellate hairs, giving the foliage a slightly rough, grayish-green texture.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Malvales科Cistaceae属Cistus

Sage-Leaved Rock-Rose

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

It is a highly specialized pyrophyte, meaning its seed bank is stimulated to germinate and grow rapidly after being scorched by brushfires.

The delicate, paper-like petals of an individual flower last only for a single day before falling off, but the plant produces new blooms continuously for weeks.

The specific epithet 'salviifolius' translates to 'sage-leaved' because its wrinkled, dusty green foliage looks remarkably like common cooking sage.

特殊能力

Its seeds are protected by a hard, heat-resistant coat that cracks open in response to the intense heat of wildfires, allowing it to quickly colonize burned areas.

The leaves are covered in dense, fine hairs that reduce water loss by trapping moisture and reflecting intense Mediterranean sunlight.

It forms symbiotic associations with underground fungi, enhancing its ability to absorb water and scarce nutrients from nutrient-poor, rocky soils.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 30-100 cm
寿命: 10-25 年

食性と食事

As a photoautotroph, it produces its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide while absorbing essential minerals from the soil.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil minerals

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Pollinated by honeybees seeking pollen and nectar in spring.

eaten by

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Eaten by herbivorous mammals during dry seasons when other forage is scarce.

mutualism

Sand Truffle

Terfezia arenaria

Forms a mycorrhizal association that helps the plant absorb nutrients while providing carbohydrates to the fungus.

特徴

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別名

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseを見分けるには？

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseの長さは何ですか？

30-100 cm

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseの寿命は何ですか？

10-25 年

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotroph, it produces its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide while absorbing essential minerals from the soil.

Sage-Leaved Rock-Roseは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in dry, rocky hillsides, open pine forests, and sandy soils of Mediterranean maquis and garrigue shrublands.