Grey-leaved cistus
Cistus albidus
- Layer 3 · Shrubs
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019) · the Madeira list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
An evergreen shrub typical of Mediterranean scrubland, characterised by its whitish leaves and pink flowers. It exhibits high tolerance to extreme drought and poor or calcareous soils. It is an excellent melliferous plant that attracts numerous pollinators to the system.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Shrub up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 1.2 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The leaves can be used in traditional infusions to relieve sore throats and digestive problems.
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