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Rock Rose or Sun Rose; Jara Blanca

Cistus albidus

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Limestone outcrop in foothills of los Serranos mountains.

Species ID Suggestions

Rock Rose or Sun Rose

Helianthemum

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Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
All the Spanish Helianthemum species are shown as yellow. I think this is Cistus sp., probably C. albidus. Waiting for my Spanish expert to return.

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2017 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 9, 2017

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