Cistus libanotis

Botanical Description

Cistus libanotis is a dwaf, evergreen shrub growing around 30cm tall with branches that can be 80 - 120cm long[ 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. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is a hyperaccumulator of lead and so can be used to remediate lead-polluted soils, and it is also grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it can be used as a ground cover.