Hairy Rockrose / Graubehaarte Zistrose / Bušin

The ability of Cistaceae to thrive in many Mediterranean habitats follows from two important ecological properties: mycorrhizal ability and fast renewal after wildfire. Most Cistaceae have the ability to create symbiotic relationship with root fungi of the genus Tuber. In this relationship, the fungus complements the root system in its task of absorbing water and minerals from the soil, and thus allows the host plant to dwell on particularly poor soils. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, simple, usually slightly rough-surfaced, 2–8 cm long.