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Cistus symphytifolius
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Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Cistus vaginatus Dryand.

Cistus symphytifolius is a special type of shrub that grows in the Canary Islands. It's a flowering plant and belongs to the Cistaceae family. This plant is endemic, which means it grows naturally only in the Canary Islands and nowhere else in the world!

What Makes This Plant Special?

Cistus symphytifolius is part of a group of plants that have beautiful purple or pink flowers. Scientists call this group the "purple pink clade." It shares this group with other unique plants found only in the Canary Islands. These include plants like Cistus asper, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus horrens, and Cistus ocreatus. They are all like close relatives in the plant world!

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