Helianthemum hirtum (L.) Mill.

Spice In the field

Family: CISTACEAE

Genus: Helianthemum

Sinònims: Cistus hirtus L.

Province distribution: Alacant. Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Lleida. Tarragona. València.

General distribution (Phytogeography): West Mediterranean

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Gypsicolous shrubland. Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Quercus coccifera and Rhamnus oleoides continental maquis. Quercus coccifera and Chamaerops humilis litoral maquis. Pine wood and shrubland with rosemary and thyme garigue. Rocky surfaces and dry stone walls. Dry and stony soils. Garriques.