Cistus
- noun
- /ˈsɪstəs/
- Specialized
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Cistus
- She planted several Cistus to add year-round greenery to her yard.
Examples
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The gardens were filled with blooming Cistus bushes in early summer.
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Many species of Cistus thrive in dry, rocky soils.
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The Cistus plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.
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Many gardeners appreciate Cistus for its beautiful flowers.
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Many gardeners love Cistus for their beautiful flowers and low maintenance needs.
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The Cistus plants in the garden bloom with vibrant colors each spring.
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You can often find Cistus growing in rocky areas along the coast.
Synonyms
A small evergreen shrub with pretty pink or white flowers and scented leaves that grows in dry sunny places
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bush from southwestern Europe with white hairy leaves and pink flowers
- Specialized
A shrub from the Mediterranean with white flowers and sticky leaves that produce a fragrant resin used in perfume
- Specialized
A small bush with white flowers and sticky leaves that gives a fragrant resin used to make perfumes last longer
A Mediterranean shrub with white flowers and sticky leaves that produce fragrant sap used in perfume
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cistus comes from the Greek word kistos, which means 'rockrose' because these small evergreen shrubs often grow on dry, rocky ground. That's why Cistus is the name for the plants commonly called rockrose.
