Herbario Virtual del Mediterráneo Occidental
Àrea de Botànica, Departament de Biologia, Universitat de les Illes Balears
Cistus monspeliensis L.
Family : CISTACEAE
Genus : Cistus
Catalan common name : Estepa llimonenca. Estepa negra.
Spanish common name : Estepa morisca. Estepa mosquera. Estepa negra. Jaguarzo negro.
Province distribution : Alicante. Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Castellón. Gerona. Tarragona. Valencia.
Distribution in the islands : Cabrera. Formentera. Ibiza. Mallorca. Minorca.
General distribution : Mediterranean
Flowering time : April. May. June.
Life-forms : Nanophanerophyte.
Habitat : Garriques
Uses and properties : Aromatic. Medicinal.
IUCN Category : Poco preocupante
Characteristics : The black rock rose has white flowers, and the leaves are dark green. It is easy to identify because the leaves, which are very elongated, have glandules which give off a characteristic aroma and which stick to your fingers. In some places with strong grazing pressure the black rock rose can be the dominant bush.
