Pronunciation: SIS-tus la-DAN-i-fer mak-yoo-
LAY-tus
Common name: Crimson-spot rock-rose
Family: Cistaceae (Rock-rose)
Habitat: Disturbed places below 1000', native to
SW Europe, uncommon
Blooming period: March to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Cistus
2) ladanifer 3) maculatus