How to Identify Cistaceae
Cistaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malvales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 74 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cistaceae Species
Crocanthemum corymbosum (Michx.) Britton
Crocanthemum corymbosum (Michx.) Britton
Pine barren frostweed (Crocanthemum corymbosum) is a U.S. southeast coastal plai…
Cistus monspeliensis L.
Cistus monspeliensis L.
Cistus monspeliensis L. is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub that is invasive in …
Fumana arabica (L.) Spach
Fumana arabica (L.) Spach
Fumana arabica is a Cistaceae shrub that grows up to 22 cm tall, with simple bro…
Cistus laurifolius L.
Cistus laurifolius L.
Cistus laurifolius, the mountain rockrose, is a widely cultivated Mediterranean …
Helianthemum canum (L.) Baumg.
Helianthemum canum (L.) Baumg.
Helianthemum canum is a small flowering plant distinguished by grey-haired leaf …
Halimium lasianthum (Lam.) Spach
Halimium lasianthum (Lam.) Spach
Halimium lasianthum is an evergreen flowering shrub in the Cistaceae family, nat…
Hudsonia ericoides L.
Hudsonia ericoides L.
Hudsonia ericoides L. is a low-growing perennial shrub found in sunny, dry, sand…
Fumana thymifolia (L.) Spach ex Webb
Fumana thymifolia (L.) Spach ex Webb
Fumana thymifolia is a self-supporting Cistaceae shrub that grows up to 30 cm ta…
Helianthemum oelandicum (L.) DC.
Helianthemum oelandicum (L.) DC.
Helianthemum oelandicum is a small-flowered rock rose restricted to dry limeston…
Cistus albidus L.
Cistus albidus L.
Cistus albidus L. is a hairy grey-leaved Mediterranean shrub that produces purpl…
Fumana laevipes (L.) Spach
Fumana laevipes (L.) Spach
Fumana laevipes is a Cistaceae shrub, self-supporting, with simple broad leaves,…
Cistus salviifolius L.
Cistus salviifolius L.
Cistus salviifolius is a Mediterranean bushy wildflower grown in cultivation for…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cistaceae?
Cistaceae plants belong to the Malvales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 74 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cistaceae?
Cistaceae is classified in the order Malvales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 74 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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