Cistus parviflorus

Botanical Description

Cistus parviflorus is an evergreen shrub with a somewhat spreading habit; it can grow around 90cm tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. The plant has known medicinal properties, though we have yet to find information on any traditional uses. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it can be used as a ground cover.