Cistus albidus - Grey-leaved Cistus (Rockrose
Family)
Valenciano: Estepa blanca; Xara blanca
Spanish: Jara blanca
A dense shrub with opposite white-felted fleshy, leaves with 3 parallel prominent
veins on the underside. The petals are pink to red (sometimes white) and 2-3cm
long. (Collins Photoguide to Wild Flowers - Schonfelder 1990)
The leaves have traditionally been used as an abrasive to clean cooking pots.
( Plantas Silvestres de la Comunidad Valenciana - Stubing & Peris - 1998)
Rockroses are often parasitised by Cytinus.
(Photo: Derek Franklin)