What is Cistus ladanifer?
Cistus ladanifer, commonly known as rock rose, is a shrub native to Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Cistus ladanifer (Latin: Cistus ladanifer, family Lamiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Cistus ladanifer? — PlantSage
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What is Cistus ladanifer
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Cistus ladanifer (Cistus ladanifer). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Cistus ladanifer safe to eat?
Cistus ladanifer is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Cistus ladanifer grow?
Cistus ladanifer is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to ALG, FRA, MOR, POR, and SPA. Cistus ladanifer thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Can I grow Cistus ladanifer at home?
Cistus ladanifer grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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